HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2002-46 RESOLUTION 2002 - 46
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF 4833 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City) has an on-going Abatement
Fund suitable for purchase of blighting influences within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that there exists conditions of deterioration, and substandard structure, in
need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code and City Ordinances or there exists a need (due to
blighting influences) for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration of the area; and
WHEREAS, the City has an option to acquire such property pursuant to the Purchase Agreement by and
between the City of Columbia Heights and Gilbert Harris (the "Seller") and such Purchase Agreement has been
signed by the Seller and provided to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that:
The City Council hereby approves the terms of the Purchase Agreement for 4833 University
Avenue N.E. between the City of Columbia Heights and Gilbert Harris and authorizes the Mayor
and the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $75,900
based on negotiations with the property owner.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to handle all the requirements and
conditions in order for the City to complete the transaction contemplated in the Purchase
Agreement.
3. The City Council approves payment of the purchase cost fi.om the City Abatement Fund.
Passed this 8th day of July 2002.
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Wyckoff
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Wyckoff Nay: Nawrocki
Mayol"Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
,~lgha~icia Muscovitz, Deputy City (~lerk