Res 228-84 11/20/1984RESOLUTION NO. oUD,47
RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN LAND AND
STRUCTURE OWNED BY THE CITY IN BLOCK 177,
ORIGINAL TOWN, TO BE EXCESS AND SURPLUS
AND DIRECTING THAT SAME BE ADVERTISED FOR
SALE ON SEALED BIDS
WHEREAS, heretofore the City of Wichita Falls has acquired the west thirty (30)
feet of Lot 1 , the west thirty (30) feet of the north forty (40) feet of Lot 2,
the east fifty (50) feet of Lot 14 and east fifty (50) feet of north forty (40)
feet of Lot 14 all being in Block 177, Original Town of Wichita Falls, and the
Route Building located thereon for the Depot Square Project, and
WHEREAS, although the acquisition of such land and structure by the City was
made in good faith for the development of the Depot Square Project, it is now
found that it would be in the public interest for the project to be developed by
private interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1 . The necessity of acquiring the above land and structure and the
public purpose on which it was based, no longer exist.
SECTION 2. The above described land and structure owned by the City of
Wichita Falls in said Block 177 are declared to be excess and surplus and should
be sold by the City, subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to publish in
a newspaper of general circulation in Wichita County, Texas a notice that such
land and structure are to be offered for sale to the general public on sealed
bid in accordance with Article 5421c-12, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas; notice
shall be so given on two separate occasions, and no sale shall be held less than
14 days after the last notice.
The sale shall be made subject to the following qualifications:
A. A minimum bid of $25,250.00 will be required.
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B. Plans for use of land and structure as retail , office, restaurant or
other compatible uses must accompany the bid. Such plans must comply
with all applicable City codes and ordinances.
C. Plans for alteration of the Route Building's exterior must be approved
by the Landmark Commission of the City of Wichita Falls.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of November.
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