HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 302-06 P• - r�
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WHEREAS, it is necessaryx for the City of Rochester to acquire certain lands or interests
in land for the extension of 20t Street S.E., from 11th Avenue S.E., to Marion Road S.E.,
(J2208); 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 implement this street reconstruction
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 extension of 20th Street S.E., will improve the health and safety of the
public by improving the flow of vehicular traffic and decreasing traveling time between Marion
Road and 11th Avenue S.E., and, therefore, constitutes a lawful and public purpose, and
WHEREAS, construction of the project is anticipated to begin in the near future 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 staff is authorized to retain consultants and acquire the needed land rights
ethrough negotiations at a cost not to exceed 15% above the appraised value.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized and directed to
settle land acquisition in any amount in excess of 15% above the appraised value.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized and directed, at the
request of the City Administrator, to initiate, in the name of the City of Rochester, appropriate
proceedings pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117, including the authority to use the
quick take provisions of this chapter, in order to acquire any interest or interests in lands
necessary which cannot be otherwise obtained voluntarily, needed to facilitate the 20th Street
S.E. Extension Project.
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• PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS Lft DAY OF ( /YL , 2006.
/ PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS DAY OF (1# 12006.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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