HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorization to bid on Logsdon property RESOLUTION NO. 04-056
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO BID ON
LOGSDON PROPERTY ON EAST 13TH STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, staff recently learned that a public auction will be held on February 27 for
disposal of the Logsdon property on East 13t' Street; and,
WHEREAS,this farmland is located on the south side ofthe street east ofthe cemetery,north
of the City's lime ponds, and west of South River Valley Park; and,
WHEREAS, from a long-term standpoint, this flood plain land has potential to be used for
additional park land and lime pond storage basins; and,
WHEREAS,the upcoming auction presents an unexpected opportunity for the City to attempt
to acquire this land for future use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that staff s request to seek authorization to bid up to $140,000 on the Logsdon farmland property
located on East 13' Street is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24t''day of February, 2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of February, 2004.