File #: 23-0153    Version: 1 Name: 708 Spruce Avenue - Transfer of Property to HRHA
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/19/2023 In control: City Council Legislative Session
On agenda: 6/14/2023 Final action: 6/14/2023
Title: Resolution Authorizing the Transfer From the City of Hampton to Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority of Property Identified as LRSN 1000654 (708 Spruce Avenue) Containing an Approximate Total of 0.11 ± Acres (4,850 Sq. Ft.)
Indexes: DO NOT USE - 21 - Good Government
Code sections: 15.2-1800 - Purchase, sale, use, etc., of real property
Attachments: 1. Deed of Gift - 708 Spruce Avenue

Title

Resolution Authorizing the Transfer From the City of Hampton to Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority of Property Identified as LRSN 1000654 (708 Spruce Avenue) Containing an Approximate Total of 0.11 ± Acres (4,850 Sq. Ft.)

 

Purpose

 

PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:

The City owns a certain parcel of land currently consisting of 0.11 ± Acres (4,850 Sq. Ft.), being identified as LRSN 1000654, which is commonly known as 708 Spruce Avenue (the “City Property”).  Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“HRHA”) has received an inquiry regarding interest in developing the property for residential purposes. The City Council has designated HRHA as the agency to implement the City's Community Plan as it relates to residential development and redevelopment with a residential component. Transferring the Property to HRHA is consistent with this policy.

 

Discussion:

 

See Purpose/Background above.

 

Impact:

 

See Purpose/Background above.

 

Recommendation:

Rec

Conduct a public hearing and approve the Resolution.

 

Body

 

                     WHEREAS, the City of Hampton (“City”) owns a certain parcel of land currently consisting of 0.11 ± Acres (4,850 Sq. Ft.), being identified as LRSN 1000654, which is commonly known as 708 Spruce Avenue (the "City Property”);

 

                     WHEREAS, Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“HRHA”) has received an inquiry regarding interest in developing the property for residential purposes;

 

                     WHEREAS, the City Council has designated HRHA as the agency to implement the City’s Community Plan as it relates to residential development and redevelopment with a residential component;

 

                     WHEREAS, the City accordingly desires to transfer title to the City Property to HRHA for redevelopment in accordance with the City’s Community Plan; and

 

                     WHEREAS, a public hearing has been conducted in accordance with Section 15.2-1800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia.

 

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, as follows:

 

                     1.                     That it approves the transfer to HRHA of the City Property for redevelopment in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

 

                     2.                     That the City Manager or her authorized designee and the Clerk be and are authorized to execute and deliver to HRHA any and all necessary legal documents, in a form deemed satisfactory to the City Attorney, to effectuate the transfer; such documents shall include, but not be limited to, contracts, deeds, releases for sale, transfer, and conveyance of the City Property described above.