HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-2007-2c - Resolution - 12/13/2007RESOLUTION NO. 12-13-2007-2c
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH THE
BRYAN /COLLEGE STATION HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas ( "City" hereinafter) has adopted the strategy of
promoting revitalization and redevelopment of challenged areas through the promotion and
development of low -to- moderate income housing;
WHEREAS, Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc., through its Methods of
Operation as set forth in its Affiliate Covenant agreement between the local affiliate and Habitat
for Humanity International, shares this common goal with the City;
WHEREAS, the City has previously acquired real property, Lot 1, Block 10, McCulloch's
Subdivision (1115 Georgia), College Station, Brazos County, Texas ( "Land" hereinafter) by
means other than condemnation;
WHEREAS, Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a non - profit corporation, has
requested that the City convey this property to facilitate each entity's mutual objective of
providing for the development of adequate, decent, safe, and sanitary low -to- moderate income
housing for the City's citizens;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that transfer of the Land to the Bryan/College Station
Habitat for Humanity, Inc., will facilitate development of the Land into low -to- moderate income
housing and thereby serves a valid public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc.,
is qualified to receive real property conveyances pursuant to LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE H
272.001(g), 253.011 and applicable Department of Housing and Urban Development
Regulations, 24 CFR 570.201 (a) & (b); now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby finds that the City is authorized to convey land to
Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a non - profit corporation, for the
development of low to moderate income housing.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves the Real Estate contract with Bryan/College
Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to convey Lot 1, Block 10, McCulloch's
Subdivision (1115 Georgia).
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PART 3: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Real Estate contract upon
passage.
PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 13` day of December A.D. 2007.
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