HomeMy WebLinkAbout2171 Condemnation of Real Property for Future Expansion of City Sewage Treatment PlantORDINANCE NO. 2171
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY DESCRIBED
AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, AND LOT 8~ BLOCK
11, CALIFORNIA ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWN-
SEND, IN JEFFERSON COUNTY~ WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend, by its officers has at-
tempted to purchase the real property described below for public
purposes, but has been unsuccessful in purchasing said property
by reason of a failure to negotiate and agree upon a purchase
price, and
WHEREAS, the City finds that said real property is necessary
for public purposes, including but not limited to present and
anticipated future expansion of the City's sewage treatment plant
and secondary sewage treatment facilities~ and uses associated
therewith,
and that in order to acquire such property, c~ndemnation proceed-
ings will have to be taken pursuant to Title 8, Revised Code of
Washington, now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, IN REGULAR
SESSION ASSEMBLED, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Port Townsend does hereby declare its
desire and intent to present to the Superior Court of the State of
Washington for Jefferson County, a Petition for the condemnation
of the following described real property, to be used for the pur-
poses and any other public purposes as set forth above:
~Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, and Lot 8, Block 11,
California Addition to the City of Port Townsend,
situate in the City of Port Townsend, Jefferson
County, Washington.
Section 2. The City of Port Townsend shall pay compensation
therefore to the owners of said lands from the sewer fund
of the City of Port Townsend.
Section 3. The Mayor of the City of Port Townsend and the
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign and verify
the Petition and any and all other papers which may be required in
said proceedings.
Section 4. The City Attorney for the City of Port Townsend
is authorized and directed to commence and conduct any and all
proceedings necessary for the condemnation of such property.
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Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage,
approval and publication in the form and manner provided by law.
Read for the first, second and third times, passed by the City
Council and approved by the Mayor on this 21st day of November ,
1989.
Attest:
Mayor Brent S~
David Grove, City Clerk
Appro~ed/~ as to/ form:
Keith C. Ha~pe-r, t~ity Attorney
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