File #: RES-07:66    Version: 1 Name: Property purchases for detention pond projects
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/3/2007 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/3/2007
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO PURCHASE VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING DETENTION PONDS
Indexes: Property purchase - real
Related files: MIN-07:100, PD-170, PD-173, PD-280
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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO PURCHASE VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING DETENTION PONDS
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WHEREAS, after extensive revision and study by the Administration and staff, it is recommended that the following properties be purchased for the price listed below; and
 
WHEREAS, an Offer and Acceptance has been made to the following individuals who agree to sell their property to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and
 
WHERAS, all guidelines have been followed as established by Resolution No. 2007:40 limiting closing cost to Title Insurance, Closing Free, Processing fees and deed recording.
 
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:
 
Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the documents necessary to complete the following transactions:
 
INDIVIDUALS      ADDRESS      APPRAISED      ACCEPTANCE
            VALUE
Harold & Frances Peek      1300 Oakhurst St      $32,000.00      February 14, 2007
Bill & Patricia Thomas      1304 Oakhurst St      $29,000.00      February 14, 2007
Edward & Joyce Holder      408 Parkview      $85,000.00      December 16, 2006
John A. James      412 Parkview      $45,000.00      December 16, 2006
Alice Halfacre      500 Parkview      $2,250.00      January 19, 2007
Shirley Kuster      502 Parkview      $2,230.00      January 22, 2007
Steven & Heather Smallman      504 Parkview      $2,230.00      December 16, 2006
Edward & Joyce Holder      Vacant Lot/W Highland      $32,000.00      December 16, 2006
Edward & Joyce Holder      Vacant Lot/W Highland      $20,000.00      December 16, 2006
 
Section 2. The cost as stated in Section 1 above plus other allowable expenses not to exceed 10% of the appraised value shall be paid from existing appropriations for City Drainage Projects, Account Number 07-100-0152-00.
 
SECTION 3. The City of Jonesboro shall furnish a Warranty Deed upon closing.
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 2007.