HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2005-13.20 - Resolution - 12/15/2005RESOLUTION NO. 12-15-2005-13.20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT CONVEYING REAL
PROPERTY TO THE BRYAN -COLLEGE STATION HABITAT FOR HUMANITY,
INC.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, Texas has adopted the strategy of promoting
revitalization and redevelopment of declining areas through the development of low -to -moderate
income housing;
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity, through its Methods of Operation set forth in a separate
agreement ("Affiliate Covenant") 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 15, Block 1, McCulloch's
Subdivision (1202 Arizona), College Station, Brazos County, Texas ("Land" hereinafter) by
means other than condemnation;
WHEREAS, The 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
§272.001(g) 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 15, Block 1,
McCulloch's Subdivision (1202 Arizona).
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PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 15th day of December, A.D. 2005.
ATTEST:
CONNIE HO
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
y Secretary
City Attorney
RON SILVIA,
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