Res 24-72 RESOLUTION NO. 24-72.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF 34 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED BETWEEN
NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE AND THE SEABOARD RAIL-
ROAD, ABUTTING LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT
LATERAL CANAL 30 ON THE NORTH FOR THE LOCATION
OF A WASTE TREATMENT PLANT AND SETTING FORTH
THE TERMS OF SAID PURCHASE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida. is under mandate from
the State of Florida to provide at least secondary waste treatment for
sewage by January 1, 1973; and
WHEREAS the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has been designated
the agency t~ provide waste treatment and disposal in the Delray Beach
service area; and
WHEREAS, Russell and Axon, Consulting Engineers, have recommended
the 34 acres of land as the proper site for the location of an adequate
secondary waste treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration has negotiated with the owner of
said 34 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interests
of the City of Delray Beach to authorize the purchase of 34 acres of
land, including easements, to be used for the location of a waste
treatment plant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute a
contract with the owner for the purchase of 34 acres of land and for a
perpetual easement for sewer and water lines, service roads and other
utilities and ingress and egress as shown on the attached drawing (all
subject to proper survey).
2. That the purchase price shall be $15,000.00 per acre
($510,000.00) with 10% down or $51,000.00 upon signing the contract and
the balance at the time of closing.
3. That the closing shall take place within 10 days after the
City receives its funds from the proposed sale of approximately
$3,700,000.00 sewer and water revenue bonds. Regardless of the sale
of the bonds, in any event, the transaction shall be closed on or be-
fore December 31, 1972.
4. That the owner is to provide title insurance, at his expense,
showing no liens, restrictions, leases, or any other encumbrances, ex-
cept 1972 County taxes which will be prorated at the date of closing.
5. That the owner shall pay for the documentary stamps on the deed.
6. That no real estate broker is to be recognized in this trans-
action.
7. That no other terms or conditions except the purchase of land
and granting of easements are to be involved with or made a part of the
contract.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council while in regular session on
this the 8th day of May, 1972.
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