Title
Resolution Authorizing the Transfer From the City of Hampton to Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority of Property Identified as LRSN 1004044 (100 Maple Avenue) Containing an Approximate Total of 0.13 ± Acres (5,795 ± Sq. Ft.)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City owns a certain parcel of land currently consisting of 0.13 ± Acres (5,795 ± Sq. Ft.), being identified as LRSN 1004044, which is commonly known as 100 Maple Avenue (the “City Property”). Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“HRHA”) has received an inquiry regarding interest in 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. Transferring the Property to HRHA is consistent with this policy. HRHA has agreed to dedicate to the City a portion of the City Property for public right-of-way. A deed of dedication to the City will be recorded immediately following the recording of the deed transferring the City Property to HRHA.
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 0.13 ± Acres (5,795 ± Sq. Ft.), being identified as LRSN 1004044, which is commonly known as 100 Maple Avenue (the "City Property”);
WHEREAS, Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“HRHA”) has received an inquiry regarding interest in 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;
WHEREAS, the City accordingly desires to transfer title to the City Property to HRHA for residential purposes in accordance with the City’s Community Plan;
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been conducted in accordance with Section 15.2-1800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, HRHA has agreed to dedicate to the City a portion of the City Property for public right-of-way, whereby a deed of dedication to the City will be recorded immediately following the recording of the deed transferring the City Property to HRHA.
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 residential purposes in accordance with the City’s Community 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 of the City Property to HRHA, and to perform other such actions as may be necessary or desirable for the purposes identified herein and that may be necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.