2002-060-RES AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF SITE FOR NEW POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN
EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SITE FORA
NEW POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, City Council, at its January 14, 2002, meeting authorized City staffto pursue.
further negotiations regarding all properties currently under consideration for possible si ting of a new
police/municipal courts building; and,
WHEREAS, as a consequence of said authorization, letters were forwarded by the City
Legal Department to the owners and/or agents for thirteen (13) potential sites for the new building;
and,
WHEREAS, as a result of said solicitations and inquiries, a review of responses to said
solicitatiom;, input from the City's architect regarding said project, and comment and review by City
staff, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Police Chief, the City Council has
determined the best possible site for said building; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and
Police Chiefto enter into negotiations for a formal earnest money contract for the purchase of that
property located at Collegiate Drive and Clarksville Street, known as the "DARCO" property and
owned by Rodgers and Wade Corporation, with a negotiated purchase price of $1,275,000.00,
subject to the necessary rights, reservations, terms, and conditions associated with the purchase of
said property, including the obligation for conveyance by fee simple warranty deed accompanied by
appropriate title work and insurance guaranteeing clear title thereof.
Section 3. That upon successful negotiation of a contract that appears to be in the best
interests of the City, said contract will be returned to City Council for formal approval.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of March, 2002.
. ATTEST:
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Thomas E. Haynes, Assistant Ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: