1998-02-23 Regular Meeting of City Council

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REOU M FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Ilk Agenda Date Requested: February 19, 1998 Requested By: John Joerns Department: Administration Report V _ Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance 98- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Resolution 98-01 is similar to other resolutions passed by the City when we are pursuing certain land acquisitions. This resolution authorizes Knox Askins, City Attorney of LaPorte, to represent the City of La Porte in the acquisition of the described property for Flood Control purposes (FI01 Project). It further provides that in the event, the owners and the City cannot agree on fair market value, the City Attorney is authorized to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the properties. Secondly, this resolution and attached documentation will be fled for record at the Harris County Courthouse. This information will be picked up by future title searches and therefore alert any potential buyers of these properties that the City intends to acquire property for this project. Our intention is not to threaten the property owners, as amicable negotiations are ongoing. However, this does put us in a position to move forward with condemnation if deemed necessary. We would, of course, inform Council of any recommendations to initiate eminent domain proceedings and secure Council's blessing. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of Resolution 98-01 and authorize Knox Askins, City Attorney, to represent the City of La Porte in the acquisition of the described property for purposes of the F 101 Project. Availability of Funds: _ General Fund_ Water/Wastewater Capital Improvennent General Revenue Sharing _ Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO AyiproyW foy City -Council Agenda bert errera Date City Hager