HomeMy WebLinkAbout16705 1 RESOLUTION NO. 16,705
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3 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT TITLE TO PROPERTY DONATED TO
4 THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BY WARRANTY DEED, TO BE USED
5 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS; AND FOR
6 OTHER PURPOSES.
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8 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has acknowledged as one of its goals a desire to provide for
9 neighborhood revitalization, and has taken special efforts to accomplish this goal through its use of
10 various City of Little Rock (the "City") and federal funds, and in affirmative actions such as the creation
11 of a Land Bank Commission; and,
12 WHEREAS, the Community Housing Advisory Board and the Little Rock Land Bank Commission
13 have studied ways to improve neighborhood quality through the acquisition, purchase, and conveyance of
14 underutilized properties;and,
15 WHEREAS, it is required that properties be obtained by the City in areas that are appropriate for
16 revitalization; and,
17 WHEREAS, Toni Duelmer has indicated her desire to donate to the City her property located at 112
18 Eda Dr., Little Rock AR 72209, also known as Parcel 34L4220000600 and described as Section 31
19 Township 1N Range 12W,Lot/Block 5/0, Brook Eda Subdivision consisting of 11,250 square feet located
20 in Ward 2(the"Property"); and,
21 WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the Property for use in its neighborhood revitalization efforts;
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23 WHEREAS, City staff has conducted a title search for the Property which revealed valid title to the
24 property and no significant title issues and free and clear of all liens; and,
25 WHEREAS,Toni Duelmer will provide the City with a Warranty Deed to the Property; and,
26 WHEREAS, state law requires that the City accept the Property by resolution adopted by the Board
27 of Directors.
28 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
29 OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS:
30 Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby accepts the donation of the Property located at 112 Eda Dr,
31 Little Rock,Arkansas in favor of the City of Little Rock.
32 Section 2. The Property shall be used for a public purpose, specifically for City revitalization
33 programs.
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1 Section 3. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause,
2 phrase, or word of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
3 declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the resolution which shall
4 remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional
5 were not originally a part of the ordinance.
6 Section 4. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same that are
7 inconsistent with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such
8 inconsistency.
9 ADOPTED: May 20,2025
10 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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14 Allison Segars,City Cle Frank Scott,Jr.,Mayor
15 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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18 Thomas M. Carpenter,City Atto ney
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