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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-J.l
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TRACTS OF LAND FOR
PUBLIC PARK LAND 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 tracts of land for public park land
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 land
purposes, and that it is necessary to acquire same for public park land purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte deems it advisable to
authorize, and does hereby authorize, John D. Armstrong, Assistant 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 John D. Armstrong, as Assistant City Attorney for the
City of La Porte, 0r 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 tract of land for public park land purposes, located in
Harris County, Texas, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows, to-
wit:
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Lots 1 through 32, inclusive, in Block 1156, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a
subdivision in HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of
HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 1 through 16, inclusive, in Block 1157, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a
subdivision in HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of
HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 25 and 26, in Block 1429, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in
HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in
Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 1 and 2, and Lots 7 and 8, in Block 1430, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a
subdivision in HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of
HARRIS County, Texas.
Lot 17, in Block 1431, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in HARRIS
County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume
60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 14 and 15, in Block 1438, of LA PORTE, a subdivision in HARRIS
County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume
60, Page 112, of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 27, 28, and 29, in Block 1438, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a
subdivision in HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of
HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 30 and 31, in Block 1438, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in
HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in
Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Save and except 10 feet out of Lots 30 and 31, in Block 1438, recorded in
Volume 1145, Page 346 of the Deed Records 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 tract of land, then, and in
that event, said attorney be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to file against all
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owners and lienholders, proceedings in eminent domain to acquire the above described
property, for public park land 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.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this / [)1t- day of ()civl8e(
,2005.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Alton E. Porter, Mayor
By:
ATTEST:
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Marth A. Gillett
City Secretary
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Council Meeting, October 10,2005
DOCUMENT SUMMARY - COOK PROPERTY ACQUISITION
. Initial Proposal on Cook Property presented to City Council, November 18, 1998
. Presentation dated February 20, 2002, Council directed not to pursue northern
two lots
. Typical purchase letter of property acquisition" Mr. Hollan, January 29,2003.
. Presentation to Council for purchase ofMutaseb property, February 14,2003
. Authorization to pursue Mutaseb property, March3, 2003
. Presentation regarding route of pedestrian pathway through subject property,
November 3, 2003.
. Sample property owner acquisition letter, November 7,2003
. Actual purchase documents for Hollan property, January 13,2004.
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Cit of La Porte
Interoffice Memorandum
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To: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
Members of Executive Staff
From: ~Id' Direclllr of FinancelACM
Date: November 18,1998
Subject:
Proposal on Cook Property
Background
In December of 1997, Fred Westergren and Decker McKim informed the City they were working
on behalf of Mrs. J. E. Cook. Their task was to review deeds, old papers and other documents
to determine what she owns and whether or not she had good, clean title to the properties.
They inquired as to whether or not the City might be interested in obtaining some of the
property. Attached, starting on page 3, is a letter from John to Bob that sheds further light on
this subject.
On November 10,1998, I was visited by Fred and Decker regarding this project. They met with
me because of my close association with the delinquent tax situation in the City. During our
meeting, they stated that they were just about through with their review of documents regarding
the area between Mrs. Cook's house and the Treatment Plant, which is the area depicted in
John's Letter, and have found that, for the most part, the title is good and the records of HCAD
are accurate. Second, they indicated Mrs. Cook would be willing to sell all of her property in this
area for 50 cents per square foot.
I felt it prudent to have this reviewed by the Executive Staff to determine the reasonableness of
further investigation of the property. Attached are several items of interest that might help in
determining if we have further interest in the property.
On page 6 is a block map of the property in question. This map was provided by Fred and
Decker. The blocks with the "X" notation are the ten block's they discussed in our meeting.
On page 7 is an Excel drawing of the layout of the 10 block area. This shows the property they
are trying to sell the City as well as the use of nearby property.
On page 8 is a list of the pro erty owners that own property in the 10 block area.
On page 9 is a list f the . ated amount of delinquent taxes owed by the Cook's and La
Porte Land Comp yl... Includ d in the total are amounts due the City, School and the County.
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Observations
Assorted facts that came from the attached data are:
1.
The property in the 10 block area (8 full blocks and the two partials that are cut off by
Little Cedar Bayou) totals approximately 21 acres.
2.
If the City obtained all of the property, they could make use of the dedicated streets and
alleys to obtain a parcel with a total land size of about 35 acres.
3.
The Cook's only. own 72 percent of the 10 block area, other property owners (about 17)
own the other 28 percent.
4.
Included as other owners are companies and individuals whom we have had to deal with
in the past, i.e. the Frymore Corporation and the Debakey's own Block 1156.
The total delinquent taxes on the Cook properties is estimated at $234,443. The
delinquent taxes on the Cook properties in the 10 block area is estimated at $92,515.
The amount due as delinquent taxes increases by 1 %, or about 2,350 each month.
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The Total Amount Due of $234,443 is equal to 72% of the HCAD appraised value of the
property. Even recognizing that HCAD is normally appraised lower than market, it still
represents a large amount of the property's value.
8.
The properties have suits filed against them by the City's previous Tax Attorney. His
rights cease at the end of this December. Our new attorney will be filing suits in
January.
9.
If the land were to appraise at 50 cents a square foot, the cost for 21 acres would be
457,380.
10.
The City is in the process of purchasing property behind the Recreation/Fitness Center
in Block 1157 (Cudleigh J P). This property appraised at 72 cents a square foot.
Recommendation
If it is determined that it is beneficial to the City to obtain this property, I suggest we move
forward as follows:
1. We obtain an appraisal of the 10 block property from a private appraiser.
2. We offer to purchase the property, in whole, at the lower of the appraised value or 50
cents per square foot,
3. We condition our offer that we buy all property as a block and that Decker and Fred will
be responsible for obtaining purchase options from property owners other than Mrs.
CQok. That is, it would be a turn key purchase, we would not be caught trying to deal
with holdout property owners
4. Realizing the probability of Fred and Decker being successful in their delivery of the
property is low, have our tax attorney file suits against the properties in January.
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CITY OF LAPORTE
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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December 22, 1997
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John Joems, Assistant City Man
J. E. Cooke Estate
Potential Property Acquisition
As you know, Mr. J. E. Cooke passed away earlier this year. It appears that his widow,
Dorothy M. Cooke, may be interested in selling the properties that are in La Porte.
Fred Westergren and Decker McKim are assisting her in reviewing deeds, old papers,
etc., in an effort to determine what property she owns and whether or not there is clean title to
the properties. They have visited me to see if the City is interested in any of the properties.
One area the City may wish to consider is along the North side of Little Cedar Bayou and
str~ing from 1st Street to 5th Street right-of-way. This property could be important to the City
for the following reasons:
1. Owning both sides of LCB could enhance and protect the park from future
development encroachments from the North Side of the Bayou.
2. It would assist in flood plain regulation.
3. If necessary, it would provide more flexibility and options if future drainage I
channelization improvements are necessary.
4. It provides the opportunity for the City to control the land and uses around the
LCB Wastewater Treatment Plant and to have a buffer around the facility.
5. It provides an opportunity to preserve and promote the "historical" gravesites in
Block 1154.
6. Provides for other creative options to land use along LCB such as a riverwalk or
pedestrian trail.
7. Provides for relocation of Parks Department Equipment and materials to a site
near the Fitness Center / Administration Bldg. (Block 1157). ~
At this time, there is no established asking price. and the market value of the property is
certainly dependent on the outcome of the title search. Funds that could be considered for the
purchase of the property are:
1. Voter approved but unsold bonds; $500.000 available
2. Funds in Park Zone # 9; $3500.00 as of 9/30/97
C: Jeff Litchfield, ACM / Director of Finance
Guy Rankin, Director of Planning
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HCAD Account Owner's Name Block # Lots Sq Feet Cook Others
0241950240001 COOK JOEL E & DOROTHY 1124 32 100,000 100,000
0241950250001 CLEARY D M 1125 1 3,125 3,125
0241950250002 LA PORTE LAND CO 1125 17 53,125 53,125
0241950250013 LAPORTE LAND CO 1125 . 4 12,500 12,500
0241950250017 UNKNOWN 1125 4 12,500 12,500
0241950250026 FRASER PAM 1125 3 9,375 9,375
0241950250030 TEXAN LAND AND CATTLE CO 1125 3 9,375 9,375
0242090560024 FRYMORE CORP 1156 20 62,500 62,500
0242090560026 FRYMORE CORP 1156 4 12,500 12,500
0242090560027 DEBAKEY BARRY E 1156 4 12,500 12,500
0242090560028 DEBAKEY MICHAEL M 1156 4 12,500 12,500
0242100570001 BUTCHER PAUL & 1157 16 50,000 50,000
0242100570017 LA PORTE LAND CO 1157 6 18,750 18,750
0242100570023 CITY OF LA PORTE 1157 1 3,125 3,125
0242100570024 CUDLEIGH J P TRUST 1157 5 15,625 15,625
0242100570029 LA PORTE LAND CO 1157 4 12,500 12,500
0242920290001 COOK JOEL E & DOROTHY M 1429 19 59,375 59,375
0242920290005 CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER 1429 2 6,250 6,250
0242920290025 COLLIER JANICE M 1429 2 6,250 6,250
0242920290027 COOK J E 1429 2 6,250 6,250
0242920290029 COOK J E & DOROTHY 1429 4 12,500 12,500
0242920300001 STIMSON ALICE E 1430 2 6,250 6,250
0242920300003 LA PORTE LAND CO 1430 2 6,250 6,250
0242920300005 LA PORTE LAND CO 1430 2 6,250 6,250
0242920300007 STIMSON ALICE E 1430 2 6,250 6,250
0242920300009 COOKJE 1430 12 37,500 37,500
0242920300025 COOK J E 1430 2 6,250 6,250
0242920300027 HOLLAN WILLIAM L 1430 2 6,250 6,250
0242920300028 LA PORTE LAND CO 1430 4 12,500 12,500
0242920300029 LA PORTE LAND CO 1430 4 12,500 12,500
0242930310001 LA PORTE LAND CO 1431 15 46,875 46,875
0242930310006 LA PORTE LAND CO 1431 4 12,500 12,500
0242930310009 LA PORTE LAND CO 1431 4 12,500 12,500
0242930310017 COOKJE 1431 1 3,125 3,125
0242930310019 COOKJE 1431 8 25,000 25,000
0242950380001 COOK J E 1438 13 40,625 40,625
0242950380006 COOK J E 1438 7 21,875 21 ,875
0242950380014 PEET ARLENE WHITE 1438 2 6,250 6,250
0242950380016 COOK J E 1438 4 12,500 12,500
0242950380027 GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLEY 1438 3 9,375 9,375
0242950380030 COOK DOROTHY M 1438 2 6,250 6,250
0242950380040 HARRIS COUNTY ROW 1438 1 3,125 3,125
0242950390001 COOK J .E 1439 32 100,000 100,000
0242960400001 COOK J E 1440 3 9,375 9,375
0242960400019 COOK JOEL E & DOROTHY M 1440 4 12,500 12,500
0242960400031 THOMAS LEONA GERLOFF & 1440 1 3,125 3,125
Total 915,625 659,375 256,250
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HCAD Account HCAD Appraised Value City/School County Est. Total
023-219-010-0012 4,700 654.82 218.27 873.09
024-069-048-0031 6,600 2,903.60 967.87 3,871.47
024-080-089-0010 4,690 4,474.95 1,491.65 5,966.60
024-080-089-0021 3,130 3,317.91 1,105.97 4,423.88
024-080-089-0026 1,560 1,657.78 552.59 2,210.37
024-080-089-0032 1,560 1,616.90 538.97 2,155.87
024-191-000-0032 6,000 4,134.66 1,378.22 5,512.88
ol 024-195-024-0001 25,000 9,132.00 3,044.00 12,176.00
~ 024-195-025-0002 9,300 8,312.82 2,770.94 11,083.76
~ 024-195-025-0013 2,200 1,957.23 652.41 2,609.64
024-197-029-0010 1,600 567.51 189.17 756.68
024-197-029-0030 800 292.65 97.55 390.20
024-206-049-0001 89,100 36,786.27 12,262.09 49,048.36
024-206-049-0002 7,000 3,768.49 1,256.16 5,024.65
024-206-049-0011 42,200 33,579.85 11,193.28 44,773.13
024-206-049-0030 2,300 2,057.51 685.84 2,743.35
~ 024-210-057-0017 4,700 2,298.62 766.21 3,064.83
~ 024-210-057-0029 3,100 1 ,354.78 451.59 1,806.37
024-235-019-0017 1,600 2,096.06 698.69 2,794.75
024-235-019-0029 1,600 1,694.65 564.88 2,259.53
024-235-019-0041 3,100 527.27 175.76 703.03
024-248-054-0024 6,300 4,837.63 1,612.54 6,450.17
~ 024-292-029-0001 13,300 4,918.14 1,639.38 6,557.52
024-292-029-0027 1,600 1,288.76 429.59 1,718.35
024-292-029-0029 3,100 821.54 273.85 1,095.39
024-292-030-0003 1,100 638.85 212.95 851.80
024-292-030-0005 1,100 662.57 220,86 883.43
024-292-030-0009 6,580 3,140.76 1,046.92 4,187.68
024-292-030-0025 1,100 532.69 177.56 710.25
024-292-030-0028 2,200 1,252.04 417.35 1,669.39
024-292-030-0029 2,200 1,255.15 418.38 1,673.53
024-293-031-0001 8,200 4,828.35 1,609.45 6,437.80
024-293-031-0006 2,200 1,279.08 426.36 1,705.44
024-293-031-0009 2,200 1,279.08 426.36 1,705.44
024-293-031-0017 550 266.38 88.79 355.17
024-293-031-0019 4,400 2,105.05 701.68 2,806.73
024-295-038-0001 7,100 3,400.95 1,133.65 4,534.60
024-295-038-0006 10,500 7,754.63 2,584.88 10,339.51
024-295-038-0016 5,600 6,672.36 2,224.12 8,896.48
024-295-038-0030 5,800 681.61 227.20 908.81
024-296-040-0001 3,100 2,577 .57 859.19 3,436.76
. 024-296-040-0019 5,100 975.32 325.11 1,300.43
035-215-019-0002 10,300 1.477.47 492.49 1,969.96
Totals 325,470 175,832.31 58,610.77 234,443.08
County is estimated at 1/4 that due City and School.
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Re: Park Maintenance Land Acquisition; GF# 533678Y; Seller: Otis Charles
Hollan and Nora L. Williams; Lots 27 and 28, Block 1430, Town of La
Porte, TX
Enclosed is the original recorded General Warranty Deed in the above referenced
transaction which has been returned from the County Clerk's office. Please place
this deed in the City's permanent real estate records. Once the Owner's Title Policy
is received, we will forward it to you as well.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. We are continuing to
review other potential acquisitions and will keep you advised as to their disposition as
the review process progresses.
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Grantor. OTIS CHARLES HOLLAN by NORA L. WILLIAMS, agent-in-fact
Mailing Address: 27655 Rock Island Rd., Hempstead, TX 77445
Grantor. NORA L. WILLIAMS (formerly Nora L. Hollan)
Mailing Address: 7055 Hollister Rd. #115, Houston, TX' 77040
Grantee:
City of La Porte, a municipal corporation
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Mailing Address: 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, TX 77571
Consideration: Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) cash and other good and valuable
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Property (including any improvements):
Lots 27 and 28, in Block 1430, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in
HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in
Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas
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Reservations from and Exception to Conveyance and Warranty: Taxes for the current
year have been prorated and are assumed by Grantee. This conveyance is made subject
to all and singular the restrictions, conditions, oil, gas, and other mineral reservations,
easements, and covenants, if any, applicable to and enforceable against the above
desaibed property as reflected by the records of the county clerk of the aforesaid county.
Grantor for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to
conveyance and warranty, grants, sells, and conveys to Grantee the property, together
with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging, to have
and hold it to Grantee, Granteels heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns
forever. Grantor binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, and
successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the property to Grantee and
Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns against every person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof, except as to the
reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty.
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AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
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La Porte, TX 77572-1218
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Requested By: Stephen L, Barr
Source of Funds:
Department: Parka " Re~"atigA
Acc't Number:
Report: _Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
N/A
Exhibits:
Resolution
Amount Requested:
N/A
Exhibits:
Property Map
Exhibits:
Ral!l(grollnd information
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
This Takings Resolution was directed by City Council after review at the August 22, 2005 City Council
meeting. As directed, it excludes the Cook homestead property for further negotiations. As discussed
previously, this does not bind the City to buy the property, only prevents its sale to others pending the City's
decision to pursue, or not. Enclosed is a map showing the property to be negotiated for acquisition.
Action Reauired bv Council:
Consider approval of the attached Takings Resolution declaring a puhlic interest Uquiri~g J
property as described. ~ /f).,...3.....{)S -aJ.JLf) 0) O~
Approved for City Council Aeenda
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Requested By:
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Stephen L. Barr
Department:
'llrb & KeereatloA
Acc't Number:
Report: _Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
N/A
Exhibits:
Resolution
Amount Requested:
N/A
Exhibits:
Property Map
Bud eted Item:
YES
NO N/A
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
This Takings Resolution was directed by City Council after review at the August 22, 2005 City Council
meeting. As directed, it excludes the Cook homestead property for further negotiations. As discussed
previously, this does not bind the City to buy the property, only prevents its sale to others pending the City's
decision to pursue, or not. Enclosed is a map showing the property to be negotiated for acquisition.
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Action Reauired bv Council:
Consider approval of the attached Takings Resolution declaring a public interest in acquiring
property as described.
Aooroved for City Council Al!enda
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TRACTS OF LAND FOR
PUBLIC PARK LAND PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2oos-K
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has found and determined
that public necessity requires the acquisition of tracts of land for public park land
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 land
purposes, and that it is necessary to acquire same for public park land purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte deems it advisable to
authorize, and does hereby authorize, John D. Armstrong, Assistant 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 John D. Armstrong, as Assistant 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 tract of land for public park land purposes, located in
Harris County, Texas, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows, to-
wit:
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Lots 25 and 26, in Block 1429, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in
HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in
Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 1 and 2, and Lots 7 and 8, in Block 1430, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a
subdivision in HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of
HARRIS County, Texas.
Lot 17, in Block 1431, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in HARRIS
County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in, Volume
60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 14 and 15, in Block 1438, of LA PORTE, a subdivision in HARRIS
County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume
60, Page 112, of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 27, 28, and 29, in Block 1438, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a
subdivision in HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat
thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of
HARRIS County, Texas.
Lots 30 and 31, in Block 1438, of TOWN OF LA PORTE, a subdivision in
HARRIS County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in
Volume 60, Page 112 of the Deed Records of HARRIS County, Texas.
Save and except 10 feet out of Lots 30 and 31, in Block 1438, recorded in
Volume 1145, Page 346 of the Deed Records 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 tract 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 land 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
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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.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
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CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Alton E. Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
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