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RESOLUTION 08 - 19
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD SURPLUS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO OFFER SUCH PROPERTY FOR SALE
WHEREAS, by warranty deed dated April 20, 1964, the City of Springfield
acquired a certain parcel of real property identified as Map 170335221, Lot 4900, in Lane
County (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, said parcel was acquired from The Housing Authority and Urban
Renewal Agency of Lane County, Oregon in fee simple; and
WHEREAS, the City's ownership of said parcel is limited or qualified to using
such real property for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has advised the Council that the Property is a
remnant which is not needed for public use or purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS 271.310, the City is authorized to sell or otherwise
dispose of property which is not needed for public use where the City's ownership is not
limited or qualified nor is the use of such real property restricted and the Council has
determined that the property is not needed for public use; and
WHEREAS, in the event the City of Springfield desires to dispose of public
property which is not needed for public use it is required by ORS 221.725 to give not less
than five days public notice which notice shall state the time and place of a public hearing
concerning the proposed sale, a description of the property or interest to be sold, the
proposed uses for the property and the reasons why the city council considers it necessary
or convenient to sell the property; and .
WHEREAS, Springfield Municipal Code Section 2.714 provides that the City
may dispose of surplus property by any means determined to be in the best interest of the
City with due regard for the value the city will receive from the disposal of the surplus
property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, subject to the concurrence of
the Housing Authority and Urban Renewal Agency of Lane County, Oregon, or it heirs,
successors, or assigns, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the Property is
not needed for public use; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is directed to provide
written notice to owners of any abutting property and to advertise in a paper of general
circulation that the City has determined the Property is not needed for public use and that
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the City will entertain any offers in writing for purchase of such Property, provided such
offers are accompanied by evidence of the value of the Property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is directed to review any
offers for purchase of the Property and, and if such offers be received, schedule, pursuant
to ORS 221.715, a public hearing at such time as he shall determine convenient to permit
the Council to take testimony and consider such offers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon
adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield, Oregon, by a vote of
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-19