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Monday, March 9, 2020 | 
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| | | | | | | | Subject | Resolution 2020-XX: Haak Property Parcel Transfer to Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
| | Section | CONSENT AGENDA | Item No: D.7. | Prepared By
| Charlie Howley, Director of Public Works/City Engineer | File No: SWMP 19-88-02 |
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| | | | | | | | PROPOSED MOTION
“The City Council approves a Resolution stipulating the property at 770 Pioneer Trail is no longer needed by the City to carry out the purpose for which it was acquired.”
Approval requires a 2/3 Vote. |
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| | | | | | | | | SUMMARY |
This action doesn't formally transfer the property to the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD), it is merely a necessary step in the process as required by the DNR Grant and the General Obligation Bond money used to purchase the property. |
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| | | | | | | | | BACKGROUND |
- On March 12, 2018, the City Council approved an application for a DNR Flood Damage Reduction Grant for the properties at 730, 750 and 770 Pioneer Trail.
- On March 11, 2019, the City Council approved the acquisition of the property at 770 Pioneer Trail (Haak property).
- The RPBCWD obtained the properties at 730 and 750 Pioneer Trail.
- In November 2019 the home and other improvements were demolished by a City-hired contractor.
- The RPBCWD intends to complete a wetland restoration project on the three properties obtained via the DNR Grant.
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| | | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION |
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. |
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