HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-076 Declaring the Portion of Reed Street Vacated by Resolution 21-075 Surplus to the Needs of the City, Determining the Property is not Suitable for Affordable Housing, and Authorizing all Associated Documents for a Land Exchange Resolution 21-076
RESOLUTION NO. 21-076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE PORTION OF REED STREET VACATED BY
RESOLUTION 21-075 SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY, DETERMINING THE
PROPERTY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS FOR A LAND
EXCHANGE
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend vacated a portion of Reed Street in Resolution 21-
075; and
WHEREAS, when a municipality vacates a street, the property reverts to the adjacent
property owner; and
WHEREAS, the City is the adjacent property owner, specifically the water utility; and
WHEREAS, the City water utility has no use for the property; and
WHEREAS, the property's size makes it unsuitable for affordable housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, that the portion of Reed Street vacated by Resolution 21-075 is surplus to
the needs of the City and the property is not suitable for affordable housing and the City Manager
is authorized to execute all associated documents for a land exchange.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 22nd day of November 2021.
Michelle Sa:iadov 1
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Joanna Sanders, MMC Heidi Crrc n oc d
City Clerk City attorney