HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 020-15020-15 D24(34)
• RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Rochester to acquire certain lands or interests
in the area of the proposed construction of 41 st Avenue N.W., from West Circle Drive to 55tn
Street N.W., and the reconstruction of 55th Street N.W., from Fairway Drive to Nicklaus Drive
(City Project J9856); and,
WHEREAS, the right of title and possession of the lands or interests in lands necessary
for the projects must be acquired by the City in order to construct the pedestrian path project;
and,
WHEREAS, it may not be possible that all interest or interests in lands necessary will be
acquired by the City through a process of voluntary negotiation with the various property owners;
and,
WHEREAS, the street construction and reconstruction project will improve traffic flow and
safety for motorists and pedestrians traveling on area roads and pedestrian paths, and
constitutes a lawful and public purpose; and,
WHEREAS, construction of the project is anticipated to begin soon and therefore
acquisition of such property is needed as soon as is legally possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
•Rochester that the City negotiate and acquire the needed land rights with settlement authority
not to exceed 15% above the appraised value.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council must approve of land acquisition in
excess of 15% above the appraised value.
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• 020-15 D24(34)
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS 5th DAY OF JANUARY , 2015.
PRESIDENT SAID COMMON COUNCIL
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF JANUARY .2015.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
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