Title
Resolution to Purchase Vacant Property Owned by the North Family and Located on Hampstead Lane, Ann Arbor Township and Appropriate $123,000.00 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage Proceeds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve the purchase the property owned by Marcia Lee North, C. Clare North III, and Georgiann North located Hampstead Lane, Ann Arbor Township, and appropriate $123,000.00 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage Proceeds.
The North family approached the City regarding the parcel which is adjacent to Kuebler Langford Nature Area, and the site will provide future expansion of the existing park.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment will be completed on the property, prior to closing.
The resolution approves a purchase price of $110,000.00 based on a fair market appraisal of the property, and approves a total project budget of $123,000.00 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage Proceeds to cover the purchase price, due diligence and closing costs.
Project Budget:
Purchase Price $110,000.00
Est. Closing Costs $ 3,000.00
Est. Due Diligence Expenses $ 10,000.00
Total Appropriation $123,000.00
Attachment: Location Map
Staff
Prepared by: Ginny Trocchio, The Conservation Fund
Reviewed by: Sumedh Bahl Community Services Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Purchase of parkland may be funded through the Open Space and Park Land Preservation Millage Proceeds;
Whereas, The Land Acquisition Committee (LAC) recommended the purchase of this property at the May 3, 2011 meeting;
Whereas, The property is adjacent to an existing parkland and has qualities suitable for park use as determined by the Park Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Staff;
Whereas, The property has been appraised as required by Section 1:320 of the Ann Arbor City Code;
Whereas, The Purchase Price of the pr...
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