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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2476 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. ' 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. i C rtes Silbury, Ma r ATTEST: VIJ Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FOR.IVL land RR , City Attorney Revision 1