HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 385-07 • 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 trunk water main to connect to the main level
reservoir in the Morris Hills Development (J7764); 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 water main 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 construction of a trunk water main to connect to the main level reservoir
in the Morris Hills Development will improve the effective and efficient delivery of a public water
supply to this development and this area of the City, help improve the public's health, safety and
welfare, 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 negotiate or acquire the needed land rights at a cost not
•o exceed 15% above the appraised value.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to settle and
approve the needed land acquisition at a cost 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 use of the 90-day "Quick
Take" proceeding, in order to acquire any interests or interests in lands necessary which cannot
be otherwise obtained voluntarily, needed to facilitate the construction of a trunk water main to
connect to the main level reservoir in the Morris Hills Development (J7764).
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• PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS 67N DAY OF ALGU-5T` , 2007.
/ATTES PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS ` 7M DAY OF /7 L6aS T , 2007.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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