HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-184C''iTY OF [''OT.TIMRIA uFTGHTS
RESOLUTION 2008-184
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 961 GOULD AVE
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 inten~ention by the City to prevent fi2rther
deterioration of the area: and
WHEREAS, the city has the option to acquire such property pursuant to the Purchase Agreement
by and between the City of Columbia Heights and Realty Executives Top Producers (the
``seller") and Purchase Agreement has been signed by the seller and provided to the City Council
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
1. The City Council hereby approves the terms of the Purchase Agreement for 961
Gould Ave NE between the City of Columbia Heights and Realty Executives Top
Producers and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement on
behalf of the city at a purchase price of $30,000.00 plus all ancillary costs associated
with closing.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the staff 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 payments of the purchase cost from the Housing Fund
established in 2007.
4. The City Council directs staff to negotiate an agreement with Stadium Village
Properties for the storage of snow from the parking ramp and removal of the existing
building. If the building removal is not successfully negotiated with Stadium Village
Properties; staff is authorized to get bids for the removal.
Passed this 25`" day of August 2008
Offered By: D~iehm
Second By: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Diehm, Kelzenberg Nay: Nawr
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Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk.
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Mayor Gary. Peterson