Res 71-99RESOLUTION NO. 71-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE
NECESSITY FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THAT
SEGMENT OF ROYAL PALM BOULEVARD BEGINNING
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET EAST OF FEDERAL
HIGHWAY AND CONTINUING TO ITS TERMINUS AT THE
YAKE PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO DEFRAY A
PART OF THE EXPENSE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO
THAT SEGMENT OF ROYAL PALM BOULEVARD
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTIMATED
COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
THE PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach is authorized to impose
special assessments pursuant to Article 8.4 of the City of Delray Beach Land Development
Regulations and Chapter 170 of the Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that there is a need for the improvement of Royal
Palm Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include reconstruction of Royal Palm Boulevard,
sanitary sewer extension and water main upgrades as specified in the plans and specifications on file
with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the special assessment district will begin 150' east of Federal Highway and
include all properties starting from that point and abutting Royal Palm Boulevard, and including the
Yake property, also known as the Estuary Property; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of improvements is estimated to be one hundred twenty thousand
five hundred fifty dollars ($120,550); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Community Redevelopment Agency have agreed to each pay
one third of the cost of the improvements or approximately thirty thousand one hundred thirty-eight
dollars ($30,138) each; and
WHEREAS, the owners included in the special assessment district shall be assessed based
on a combination of fxont and square footage the aggregate amount of sixty thousand two hundred
seventy six dollars ($60,276); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission directs City staff to place on file in the City Clerk's
Office specifications and cost estimates for the improvements; and
WHEREAS, the abutting property owners may pay the special assessment in one lump sum
no later than 30 days following final consideration of the special assessment after construction is
completed or the property owners may pay the assessment in ten (10) annual installments at an
interest rate of 8%; and
WHEREAS, the lands upon which the special assessment shall be levied are abutting upon
the street improvements and specifically benefited thereby by improved access to and from Federal
Highway, improved pedestrian flow, upgraded utilities and increased property values and further
designated by the map and land descriptions attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager shall prepare and present to the Commission an assessment
roll showing the lots and lands to be assessed and the mount of the assessment as to each.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission hereby declares a need for the public
improvements within the special assessment district in conformance with the above recitals and for
the imposition of a special assessment in conformance with this resolution.
Section 2. That the City Clerk shall publish this resolution for two consecutive weeks
following its adoption.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 2nd da~_ of November, 1999.
ATTEST:
City~Clerl~
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NOTE: PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBERS FOR THE PARCELS DEPICTED BEGIN WITH: 12~3-46q)9-
[ITY OF DELRIIY BEII[H
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DELRAY BEACH
200 NW 1st AVENUE · DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
TELEPHONE 561/243-7090 · FACSIMILE 561/278-4755
Writer's Direct Line: (561) 243-7090
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DATE:
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SUBJECT:
October 27, 1999
City Commission
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Resolution of Necessity
The attached resolution, if approved, will authorize City staff to prepare the
assessment roll, mail notices, and advertise a public hearing for the Royal Palm
Boulevard Special Assessment District. The total projected cost of the improvements is
$120,550. The City and the CRA will each contribute $30,138 respectively. The
abutting landowners will be assessed on a front foot and square foot basis the aggregate
amount of $60,276.
The City Commission must approve the resolution of necessity in order for City
staff to prepare the assessment roll. The City Clerk will publish the resolution for two
consecutive weeks after adoption by the Commission.
Please place this item on the agenda for the November 2, 1999 City Commission
meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Attachment
CC:
David T. Harden, City Manager
Alison MacGregor Harry, City Clerk
Randal Krejcarek, City Engineer
Paul Dorling, Principal Planner
Chris Brown, Director, Community
Redevelopment Agency