HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-12 Public hearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council
of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the
12th day of December, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if
said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of
the City Council thereafter as posted by the City
Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider
a Resolution authorizing conveyance of 320 N.
Governor Street.
A copy of the proposed resolution is on file
for public examination in the office of the City
Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the
above-mentioned time and place.
KELLIE K. GRACE, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, First Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5030
Resolution No.
Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home
located at 320 N. Governor Street.
Whereas, in Resolution No. 23-113 City Council authorized the acquisition of 320 N. Governor
Street, Iowa City, Iowa, a public nuisance, for the purpose of abating the nuisance; and
Whereas, after City staff was unable to acquire the property voluntarily, the City proceeded to
condemnation pursuant to Section 364.12A of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, on August 30, 2023, a condemnation hearing was held, and the condemnation jury
valued the property at $106,000; and
Whereas, the City delivered a check to the Johnson County Sheriff for $106,000 shortly
thereafter, and upon delivery title of the property transferred to the City; and
Whereas, State law requires the City to convey the property to a buyer that will either
rehabilitate the home or demolish it and construct a new house; and
Whereas, City staff has negotiated a purchase agreement, subject to formal approval by City
Council, for the sale of the property for $115,000; and
Whereas, in addition to the condemnation award, the City has incurred costs in excess of
$30,000 including costs of the condemnation process and payment of back taxes; and
Whereas, on November 21, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution proposing to convey its
interest in 320 N. Governor Street, authorizing public notice of the proposed conveyance, and
setting the date and time for the public hearing; and
Whereas, following the public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that
the conveyance is in the public interest.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to
execute a warranty deed conveying the City's interest in 320 N. Governor Street, Iowa
City, Iowa for the sum of $115,000.
2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any
actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law.
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Resolution No.
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Passed and approved this
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
day of December, 2023.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
It was moved by and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes: Nays:
the Resolution be
Absent:
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