05/25/2004 Resolutions 2004-120
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-120
WHEREAS, the City is interested in acquiring property from Rudolph F. Plate and
J eannice R Plate, husband and wife, Donna M. Douthit, and Wilhelm R Gulzow for the purpose of
constructing public facilities and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 25, 2004, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of real property legally described as Lots One (1) through Eight
(8) [inclusive], Block Seventy Seven (77), Original Town now City of Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Section 19-709, RRS. 1943, authorizes the City to appropriate private
property for use of the City for public facilities; and
WHEREAS, it may be necessary to resolve this matter through the commencement of
eminent domain proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized
to acquire the above-reference real estate from Rudolph F. Plate and J eannice R Plate, husband and
wife, Donna M. Douthit, and Wilhelm R Gulzow.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the acquisition of the above-described
property cannot be successfully negotiated, that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed
to commence condemnation proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island to acquire the
property for the construction of public facilities and infrastructure.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 25, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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