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ARESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington,
hereinafter referred to as "City", regarding the acquisition of land in Franklin County,
Washington for the expansion of the City's waste water spray fields.
WHEREAS, there has been significant development or will soon be significant
development in the Pasco Processing Center; and
VVHERF,AS,the City has determined the need to expand its waste water spray fields which
operate in conjunction with the City's waste water treatment facility to service the expanding
needs of the Pasco Processing Center; and
WHEREAS, the City has included the expansion of its spray fields in its waste water
treatment capital facilities plan and has arranged, through grants and financing, for its
acquisition and construction; and
WHEREAS, the City has selected a 636.75 acre site, which includes 550 acres of irrigated
land and 20 acres of irrigable land with 615.75 acres or water rights, owned by Tippett Land and
Mortgage Company, and has entered into negotiations for its purchase; and
WHEREAS,the site in question satisfies the City's needs in that it abuts the City's existing
waste water spray fields and allows for the most cost effective and most expedient expansion of
the waste water spray fields; and
WHEREAS, the City has already invested considerable time and money into appraisals
and site evaluation; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and the promotion of the public safety and
welfare to proceed with the acquisition of the parcel; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Manager shall be and hereby is authorized to proceed with the
acquisition of the above referenced real property by negotiation and, if necessary,
by the initiation of a petition for condemnation in Franklin County Superior
Court for determination of just compensation.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting dated this 20th day
of Se lm , 1999.
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C rtes Silbury, Ma r
ATTEST:
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Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FOR.IVL
land RR , City Attorney
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