HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-26 acquisition of 3 tracts of land for access to golf course
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: OS/20/02
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Requested By: Alex O~mond {jZJ
Appropriation
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Resolution: x
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Exhibits: Resolution No. 2002
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Budgeted Item: YES NO
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting approval of a resolution to authorize the City attorney to negotiate the acquisition of three tracts
ofland. These properties would be used for access to the City's public golf course.
Action Reauired bv Couucil:
To approve Resolution No. 2002.
Approved for City Council A2enda
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Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-1v
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THREE TRACTS OF LAND
FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has found
and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of
three tracts of land for public park purposes on the hereinafter
described real property in the City of La Porte, Harris County,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has found
and determined that the tracts of land hereinafter described are
suitable and needed for public park purposes, and that it is
necessary to acquire same for public park purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte deems it
advisable to authorize, and does hereby authorize, Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney of the City of La Porte, or his designated
representative, to represent the City of La Porte in the
acquisition of the hereinafter described property;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
section 1. That the said Knox W. Askins, as City Attorney for
the City of La Porte, or his designated representative, be and he
is hereby authorized to negotiate with the owners of the
hereinafter described land, concerning the acquisition by the City
of La Porte, of the tracts of land for public park purposes,
located in Harris County, Texas, said tracts of land being more
particularly described as follows, to-wit:
TRACT 1: Lot 16, in Block 1219, of Town of La Porte, a
subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map
or plat thereof recorded in the Office of the County
Clerk of Harris County, Texas;
TRACT 2: Lot 1, in Block 1254, of Town of La Porte, a
subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map
or plat thereof recorded in the Office of the County
Clerk of Harris County, Texas;
TRACT 3: Lot 32, in Block 1254, of Town of La Porte, a
subdivision in Harris County, Texas, according to the map
or plat thereof recorded in the Office of the County
Clerk of Harris County, Texas;
at the fair market value for same, and should said City Attorney,
or his designated representative,
as the duly authorized
representative of the city of La Porte, be unable to agree with
such owners as to the fair market value of such tracts of land,
then, and in that event, said attorney be, and he is hereby
authorized and directed to file against all owners and lienholders,
proceedings in eminent domain to acquire the above described
property, for public park purposes.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
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section 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this~ day of ~, 2002.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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