Res 163-2000 12/19/2000RESOLUTION NO. 1 (C--3- I
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO FACILITATE THE CONDITIONS
FOR THE TRANSFER OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 906, 916, AND
922 GERALD STREET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSING
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEEDS
TO TRANSFER TITLE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 272.001 of the Texas Local Government
Code, the City of Wichita Falls may convey property without the solicitation of bids, to
non - profit entities for economic development programs authorized by Title 1 of the
Housing and Community Development Act; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls desires to continue to construct
homes on the Eastside of Wichita Falls for the benefit of qualified low -to -mode rate -
income families; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached
agreement for the transfer of property and special warranty deeds to convey title on the
following properties located in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas to Habitat for
Humanity of Wichita Falls.
909 Gerald
Lot 17, Block 1, Blackmon & Williams 2nd Addition
916 Gerald
A.652 Acre Tract Out Of Block 8 W. E. Wilson Acres
922 Gerald
A .572 Acre Tract Out Of Block 1, Blackmon & Williams 2nd Addition
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of December 2000.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
.
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
Habitat for Humanity
3910 Call Field Road, Suite B
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308
Re: AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
The City of Wichita Falls agrees to donate the following properties to Habitat for
Humanity of Wichita Falls:
909 Gerald
Lot 17, Block 1, Blackmon & Williams 2nd Addition
916 Gerald
A.652 Acre Tract Out Of Block 8 W. E. Wilson Acres
922 Gerald
A.572 Acre Tract Out Of Block 1, Blackmon & Williams 2nd Addition
This property is to be used exclusively for the construction of a low -to- moderate - income,
single - family residence. Construction must commence within one (1) year from the
transfer of title on the above - described properties. Habitat for Humanity agrees to abide
by all City of Wichita Falls ordinances including, but not limited to, zoning and building
regulations. Should construction fail to commence within one (1) year or the property
be used for purposes other than those previously stated, ownership will revert back to
the City.
Agreed to and executed by:
Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls
(Authorized Agent)
(Title)
(Date)
City of Wichita Falls
(James Berzina, City Manager)
(Date)