06/27/2023 Resolutions 2023-164RESOLUTION 2023-164
WHEREAS, the Overland Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc., a
Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation, is disposing by sale of approximately 158.4 acres of land
located at 2299 Camp Augustine Road in Hall County, Nebraska ("Camp Augustine Property");
and
WHEREAS, due to its proximity to the City of Grand Island, its approximately
6000 feet of river frontage, its proximity to the Mormon Island State Recreation Area and
interest of the Nebraska Game & Parks Department in partnering with the City of Grand Island
on potential recreational uses of the State Parks lands in conjunction with the use of the Camp
Augustine Property, and the various purposes and uses to which the property could be adapted
for the benefit of residents and tourists visiting the City of Grand Island, City staff are
recommending the acquisition of the above-mentioned property in recognition of the important
public interests and purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that acquisition of the Camp
Augustine Property by the City of Grand Island is in the best interests of the city, its residents
and the promotion of tourism and economic opportunities for local businesses; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate
the terms of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between the City of Grand Island and the
Overland Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc. for the purchase of the Camp Augustine
Property at a price of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars per acre ($12,500.00/acre), as
such total acreage will be determined by a licensed surveyor, for a total price not to exceed Two
Million Dollars and no/cents ($2,000,000.00) plus one-half of the cost of the real property
survey and to execute said Real Estate Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand
Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayar and his designee are hereby
authorized to provide an earnest money deposit of not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
and no/cents ($200,000.00) to be deposited with Nebraska Title Company in an escrow account
and to be applied to the purchase price at a closing date not later than October 31, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and his designee are hereby
authorized to take all actions necessary to effect the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 27, 2023.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk