HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-038 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with any Consultants needed in an Amount not to Exceed $20,000 to Prepare the Cherry St Property for SaleResolution 22-038
RESOLUTION NO. 22-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH ANY CONSULTANTS NEEDED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $20,000 TO PREPARE THE CHERRY STREET PROPERTY FOR SALE
WHEREAS, the Cherry Street project has idled for over five -years as housing providers
have attempted to rehabilitate the project for affordable housing without success; and
WHEREAS, the Cherry Street project has been the subject of vandalism; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, the City Council considered the future of the Cherry
Street project and indicated a preference of selling the project as is or with a requirement for
maximum density; and
WHEREAS, in order to market the property, the encroachments on the property title
must be cleared, and a shovel -ready project with secured entitlements and infrastructure will
perform better;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend the City Manager is authorized to execute agreements with any consultants needed to
prepare the Cherry Street property for sale and to explore the marketing options in an amount not
to exceed $20,000.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof,
held this 19th day of September 2022.
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David J
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Mayor
Attest: Al)proi,ed as to form:
Alyssa Rodrigues ll"Attorney
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City Clerk C