HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 183-24 - Resolution - Parcel 38 Last Written Offer - LINK BRT Project No. J8707
RESOLUTION
Approving Additional Settlement Authority for Property Acquisition for the LINK Bus
Rapid Transit Project - J8707.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 014-24, the Common Council of the City of Rochester authorized
real estate acquisitions for the LINK Rapid Transit Project J8707 (“Project”) through direct
purchase and eminent domain;
WHEREAS, the Common Council finds it reasonably prudent and in the City’s best interest to
make a last written offer to purchase Parcel 38 for the Project before commencing eminent
domain litigation;
WHEREAS, FTA concurrence is required for this last written offer;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that:
1. If the FTA concurs, the City Administrator is authorized and directed to make a last written
offer to acquire Parcel 38 for the sum of $1,275,000.
2. The last written offer shall remain open for a reasonable period of time and for no less
than 30 days, but thereafter may be withdrawn if not accepted and if, in the City
Administrator’s judgment, the City begins to incur substantial expenses to take Parcel 38
through eminent domain.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2024.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2024.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)