HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21183: PURCHASE OF 14.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND, 7051 LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE, $850,000.00 P.R. No. 21183
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 14.4 ACRES OF
VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 7051 LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000 TO BE UTILIZED FOR A
CITY DRAINAGE PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A DETENTION POND
WHEREAS, during Hurricane Harvey, the Lake Arthur area experienced catastrophic
flooding which caused millions of dollars in damages to homes and businesses; and
WHEREAS, in order to reduce the risk of another catastrophic flooding in that area,
the City of Port Arthur is proposing the construction of a detention pond; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified 14.4 acres of vacant land located at 7051 Lake
Arthur Drive as a suitable location for the construction of the aforementioned drainage
project; and
WHEREAS, the City has examined certified appraisals of the land and wish to enter
into a sales contract for the purchase of the land located at 7051 Lake Arthur Drive, legally
described as Lot 5, TR 3, Block 11, RG G 14.409 AC, Lot 7 TR 1, Lot 8, Tract 1, Block 10, RG
H PALCO in the amount of $850,000; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur to purchase said land
and construct the detention pond to alleviate the area from future storm flooding.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Attorney and City Manager are hereby authorized to
enter into a purchase contract for the acquisition of 14.4 acres of vacant land located at
7051 Lake Arthur Drive for the construction of the detention pond in the amount of
$850,000.
Section 3. That in keeping with the purchase contract, the City Manager is
authorized to deposit earnest money in the amount of $25,000 with Texas Regional Title,
the escrow agent.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this day of , 2019 AD, at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS r• FORM:
, ice
Valecia R. Tizeno, Ciiry ttorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager