07 Police & Courts Site SelectCITY STAFF WILL
PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON
SITE SELECTION
AT THE TIME OF
THE MEETING
DRAFT
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March 9, 2002
RESOLUTION NO.
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 FOR
A NEW POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS BUILDING; MAHING
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 siting of a new
police/municipal courts building; and,
WHEREAS, as a consequence of said authorization, letters were forwarded by the City Legal
Deparhnent 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
solicitations, 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. Thatthe City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and
Police Chief to enter into negotiations for a formal earnest money contract for the purchase of that
property located at , with a negotiated purchase
price of $ , 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 wark 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 l lth day of March, 2002.
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas E. Haynes, Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney