HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 370-07 A.
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• RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Rochester to acquire certain lands or interests
in the area of the proposed construction of a bike path from 55th Street N.W., to Chateau Road
N.W., along the north side of CSAH 22 (J4624); 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 street project; and,
WHEREAS, the construction of a bike path from 55th Street N.W., to Chateau Road N.W.,
along the north side of CSAH 22 will improve bicycle and motor vehicle traffic flow and safety for
motorists and bicyclists traveling on these roads, 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 staff is authorized to acquire the needed land rights through negotiations with
settlement authority not to exceed 15% above the appraised value.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to acquire the
• needed land rights through negotiation with settlement authority in excess of 15% above the
appraised value.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS &rH DAY,--OF. 416&97— 2007.
Lzl-e� PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS `7 / DAY OF 10,6a5T , 2007.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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