Resolutions-2016-051

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-051 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin proposes to acquire property under power of eminent domain for a public improvement project and wishes to give notice of intent to commence the project to all property owners whose properties may be acquired in whole or in part for the project; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tiffin intends to commence a project to construct the Roberts Ferry Road Improvement Project, which includes widening the street, adding sidewalk etc. which project is to be known as the Roberts Ferry Road Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, partial funds for this project are available in the 2015 General Obligation Annual Appropriations Corporate Purpose Bonds account and the remaining funds to be obtained in a future General Obligation Bond. WHEREAS, before the City of Tiffin can proceed with said project, the City Council must: a. Hold a public hearing, providing the opportunity for public input on the question of proceeding with the public improvement and on the acquisition or condemnation of property interests for the project; and b. Adopt a resolution declaring its intent to proceed with said project and authorizing the acquisition of property interests required for the project by negotiation or condemnation. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that: 1. Documentation showing the proposed location of the Roberts Ferry Road Improvement Project shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and made available for public viewing. 2. A public hearing on the City's intent to proceed with the Roberts Ferry Road Improvement Project and to acquire property rights therefore is to be held on the 20th day of September, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Tiffin City Hall, Tiffin, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. 3. The City Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the City's intent to proceed with said project and authorize the acquisition of property for said project to be mailed and published; said publication to be published in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing.