HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 339-03 • RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Rochester to acquire certain lands or interests
in the area of the proposed reconstruction of 55th Street N.W., between 52"d Avenue and 60th
Avenue, (J9579); 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, 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 reconstruction of 55th Street N.W., between 52"d Avenue and 60th
Avenue will improve traffic flow and safety for motorists traveling on these roads and constitutes
a lawful and public purpose,
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 retain consultants and acquire the needed land rights
through negotiations with settlement authority at a value not to exceed 15% above the appraised
•value for the property in question.
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, in order to acquire any interests or
interests in lands necessary which cannot be otherwise obtained voluntarily, needed to facilitate
the reconstruction of 55th Street N.W., between 52"d Avenue and 60th Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF , 2003.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
G TY CLERK
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2003.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
•Rochester, Minnesota)
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