HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolutions-2013-069 (2)A . RESOLUTION NO. 2013-069
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TOWER AND WATER
MAINS
WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to construct a 500,000 Gallon Water Tower ("Project")
which includes construction, reconstruction and necessary improvements of water mains; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that construction of the Project is a Valid public
purpose under State and Federal law, and has further determined that acquisition" of certain
property rights is necessary to construct, operate and maintain the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has determined the location of the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff should be authorized to acquire necessary property rights at the best overall
price to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TIFFIN, IOWA, THAT:
1. The City Council finds that it is iri the public interest to acquire property rights by warranty
deed, quit -claim deed, and/or easement for the construction of the Water Tower and Water
Mains("Project") which Project constitutes a public improvement under Iowa law. The City
Council further finds that acquisition of said property rights is-necessa y to carry out the
functions of the Project, and that such Project constitutes a valid public purpose under state
and federal law.
2. The City Mayor or designee is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate the purchase of
property rights by warranty deed, quit -claim deed and/or easement for, the construction,
operation and maintenance of the Project. The City Mayor or designee is authorized to sign
purchase agreements for the purchase of property and/or easements, and offers to purchase
property and/or easements.
3. The City Mayor or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office, is authorized
r and directed to establish, on behalf of City, an amount the City believes to be just
compensation for the property to be acquired, and to make an offer to purchase the property
for the established fair market value.
4. In the event negotiation is successful, the Mayor and City Clerk/Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute and attest easement agreements and agreements in lieu of