Res 1996-44 OO 83
RESOLUTION NO. 44 - 1996
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF 541 - 79TH WAY
N.E. (LOTS 11-16, BLOCK N, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS) AND
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FROM
ANOKA COUNTY (LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK N, RIVERVIEW
HEIGHTS) FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
WHEREAS, there are two properties located in the Mississippi River flood plain
located immediately east of Springbrook Creek and north of 79th Way N.E. ; and
WHEREAS, the properties are legally described as Lots 11 - 16, Block N,
Riverview Heights (541 - 79th Way N.E. ) , and Lots 9 and 10, Block N, Riverview
Heights; and,
WHEREAS, one of the properties, 541 - 79th Way N.E. , is now owned by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development offers the property
for sale to local units of government via its Direct Sale program; and,
WHEREAS, one of the properties is owned by Anoka County and is currently
considered tax forfeit; and,
WHEREAS, the City has previously acquired properties in the flood plain
adjacent to and around the subject parcels for public purposes including park
acquisition and development and flood control purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the two subject parcels are well located for future public projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized
to execute the sale documents with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development to acquire 541 - 79th Way N.E. as legally described herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to
make application to Anoka County to acquire the tax forfeit property as
legally described herein for public purposes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 24TH DAY OF
JUNE, 1996.
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WILLIAM J. N - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CITY 9LERK