HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-51RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -51
A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of the Property Located at 666 40th Avenue
Northeast in the City of Columbia
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is authorized to accept donations of real property and personal
property pursuant to Minnesota Statues Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the property owner Michael Thoennes has offered to donate the property located at 666 40th
Avenue Northeast, in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, which is legally
described as follows:
Lots 45 and 46, Block 65, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, County of Anoka, State of
Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof; and
WHEREAS, the offer to donate the subject property was received by the City of Columbia Heights in a letter
dated December 23, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the property will be used as a park access into Huset Park; and
WHEREAS, accepting the donation and removing the building is consistent with the City of Columbia Heights
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donation of the subject property.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights accepts the donations of the subject
property donation based on the following:
1) All utilities are paid by the subject property owner by the date of closing
2) The City will be responsible for any taxes due and payable in 2016 and beyond
3) The building shall be vacant upon closing
4) Staff is authorized to prepare bids and documents for the purpose of demolition to the building
on the subject property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its enactment by the City
Council.
Passed this 13th day of June, 2016
Offered by: Murzyn, Jr.
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: All Ayes
Attu: /7
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
Resolution 2016 -51