Res 229-84 11/20/1984RESOLUTION NO. 67W-4(---
RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN LAND AND
STRUCTURES OWNED BY THE CITY IN BLOCK 162,
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 one
hundred and twenty-five (125) feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 162, Original Town of
Wichita Falls and all structures on such land for the Depot Square Project, and
WHEREAS, although the acquisition of such land and structures 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 structures and the
public purpose on which it was based, no longer exist.
SECTION 2. The above described land and structures owned by the City of
Wichita Falls in said Block 162 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 structures 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 $31 ,250.00 will be required.
B. Plans for use of land and structures as retail , office, restaurant
or other compatible uses must accompany the bid. Such plans must
comply with all applicable City codes and ordinances.
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C. Plans for alteration of the Littlest Skyscraper's and adjoining
structures ' exterior must be approved by the Land Markmark Commission
of the City of Wichita Falls.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of November.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk