HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2007-206RESOLUTION NO. 2007-206
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 232 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, 242 RUSH
STREET, AND 420 EAST LOCKEFORD STREET AS PART OF AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad has notified the City of Lodi that it intends to
abandon its operations and sell the parcels of land on what it refers to as the Kentucky
House Rail Line, which runs along East Lockeford Street, namely 232 North Washington
Street (APN 043-087-17), 242 North Rush Street (APN 043-090-13), and 420 East
Lockeford Street (APN 043-202-29); and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has first right to acquire those parcels of land from
Union Pacific; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has an interest in developing an affordable housing
project on this land; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2007, the City Council selected a developer for this
affordable housing project and now must begin the process of negotiating the purchase
of the properties from Union Pacific Railroad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad for the
acquisition of properties located at 232 North Washington Street (APN 043-087-17),
242 North Rush Street (APN 043-090-13), and 420 East Lockeford Street
(APN 043-202-29) for an affordable housing project.
Dated: October 17, 2007
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-206 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 17, 2007, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce,
and Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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RANDI J
City Clerk
2007-206