10-25-2022 Resolution No. 12019RESOLUTION NO. 12019
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO MAKE PAYMENTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND A PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY
EASEMENT AT 7601 18th AVE (PID# 28-028-24-41-0039) AS PART OF THE 77TH ST
UNDERPASS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body of
the City of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, the City, a Minnesota municipal corporation acting by and through its
City Council, is authorized by law to acquire land and other interests in real estate which
are needed for public use or purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that public safety require that the City undertake
and complete improvements to address drainage issues in relation to the 77th St
Underpass Project, which includes some grading and installation of drainage structures;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire temporary construction and permanent right-
of-way easements encumbering the property at 7601 18th Ave (PID# 28-028-24-41-0039 );
and
WHEREAS, the good faith efforts of employees and agents of the City, in addition
to the property owners, has resulted in the acceptance of offers to purchase the
aforementioned easements without need for further negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Richfield hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Manager to make payments to the
property owner and make effective the agreed upon easements to ensure timely
construction of the project before the end of 2023.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25 th day of
October, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk