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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23140: PURCHASE OF TWO VACANT LOTS AS PART OF THE EL VISTA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT P.R. No. 23140 04/26/23 ht RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO VACANT LOTS LOCATED ON MAPLE STREET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $17,000.00, TO BE UTILIZED AS PART OF THE EL VISTA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN CITY MANAGER CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT #001-01-005-5470-00-10-000 WHEREAS, during Hurricane Harvey, the El Vista Subdivision experienced catastrophic flooding which caused millions of dollars in damages to homes and businesses; and WHEREAS, the City is proposing the El Vista Drainage Improvement Project to reduce the risk of another catastrophic flooding in that area; and WHEREAS, two vacant lots located on Maple Street have been identified by the project engineers as ideal land for the construction improvements; and WHEREAS, the property owner, Demetrio Estrada has agreed to sell both lots to the City at the appraised value of $8,500.00 each, for a total of $17,000.00 plus closing costs; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City Council to approve the land purchase for the drainage improvement project 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 herein authorized to take the necessary steps to purchase of two vacant lots on Maple Street, (legally described and Lots 10 & 11, Block 5 of Hannah Estates Subdivision), and execute all closing documents for the acquisition. Section 3. 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 , 2023 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 Bartie, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 727,a Valecia R. iz , City tt rney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burton, City Manager APPROVED FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: C Kandy Daniel, rlinance Director [' . , 8 z $� � ~ f ' \77, p motti, vl IS '" I ii a . V m f C 2 E 2 V w c f s a) v ��+ s W W .0 4 vs evl in in O O DO M I4t W. A ME © 0 I wa P.R. No. 23140 04/26/23 ht RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO VACANT LOTS LOCATED ON MAPLE STREET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $17,000.00, TO BE UTILIZED AS PART OF THE EL VISTA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN CITY MANAGER CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT #001-01-005-5470-00-10-000 WHEREAS, during Hurricane Harvey, the El Vista Subdivision experienced catastrophic flooding which caused millions of dollars in damages to homes and businesses; and WHEREAS, the City is proposing the El Vista Drainage Improvement Project to reduce the risk of another catastrophic flooding in that area; and WHEREAS, two vacant lots located on Maple Street have been identified by the project engineers as ideal land for the construction improvements; and WHEREAS, the property owner, Demetrio Estrada has agreed to sell both lots to the City at the appraised value of $8,500.00 each, for a total of $17,000.00 plus closing costs; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City Council to approve the land purchase for the drainage improvement project to alleviate the area from future storm flooding. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Attorney and City Manager are herein authorized to take the necessary steps to purchase of two vacant lots on Maple Street, (legally described and Lots 10 & 11, Block 5 of Hannah Estates Subdivision), and execute all closing documents for the acquisition. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this day of , 2023 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 727A,( Valecia R. z , ity tt rney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burton, City Manager APPROVED FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Kandy Daniel, Rinance Director .+ ^ ''' Oi r I w ' 4 # • y 's }}, 4 �.. ,.y ''"'"• yL C 6 &" a: I 0 f m t •E E =V x¢'C . LU O 3i yy�� C 4 S :" '$ ' r A i* .. ... 04 H H . sic et Cd tn in o�, O O r a :;� 0.i CQ © •-0 r' O O - .-7 1 O ,—' do d{ I en en © 0 ( aw 4