HomeMy WebLinkAbout2959
\'
RESOLUTION NO. ;)... q 5 q
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, declaring certain park property surplus to
the City's needs and approving a sale of the property in accordance
with the provisions ofBMC 13 .12.030.
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer to purchase the park commonly known
as SR3 Park and legally described in Exhibit A from Daniel and Jill Sullivan for $568,000,
which sum is the fair market value ofthe property; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Board ofthe City of Bremerton has been consulted and
voted unanimously to support and recommend the proposed sale to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, deed restrictions on the property limit the use ofthe property for
park and recreation purposes and prohibit the sale except to another government agency; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has indicated it will release the deed
restrictions on the condition ofthe City purchasing a:ppropriate replacement property that will be
covered by similar deed restrictions; and
WHEREAS, City Council has evaluated the advisory report of the Parks Board
and finds that the property's value for serving park and recreation needs has diminished and the
property is no longer suitable for use as a park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to BMC 13.12.030, public hearings were held on March 16,
2005 and March 23, 2005, relating to the proposed surplus and sale of the property; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and concludes that the SR3 Park, legally
described in Exhibit A is hereby declared surplus to the City's needs and is no longer suitable for
use as a park, play field, open space or recreational activity.
SECTION 2. The proceeds from the sale of the above-mentioned property will
be set aside in a dedicated account for the purchase of appropriate replacement property
authorized pursuant to BMC 2.78.040.
SECTION 3. The Director of Parks and Recreation and the City Attorney are
hereby authorized to finalize a purchase and sale agreement with substantially the same terms
and conditions as set forth in the proposed agreement attached as Exhibit B authorizing the sale
of the property to Daniel and Jill Sullivan.
1
Surplus and Sale of Park Property
SECTION 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute any and all documents,
including but not limited to statutory warranty deeds and real estate excise tax affidavits,
necessary to complete the transaction.
SECTION 5. Severa b ilitv. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity ofthe remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
I
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
~~SED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, W ashington this~
day of ,2005.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~
\.
'- eM
ATTEST:
.~.- -- "'-~
\- ----~~~,
ROGE A. LUBOVICH, City Attorne
-----..
R:\LEGAL\Files\Current Active Files\SR3 - Real Estate Sale\Surplus and Sale Resolution.doc
2
Surplus and Sale of Park Property