HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935RESOLUTION NO. _/_'C/_·,�_9_5 __
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, declaring City owned
property in downtown Kent, generally bounded on
the north by Meeker Street, on the west by SR 167,
on the south by Willis Street, and on the east by
the Interurban Trail corridor, and commonly
referred to as the "Naden" properties, to be surplus
to the City's needs, and authorizing the Mayor to
take all appropriate actions to market the
properties for sale or lease in one or more phases.
RECITALS
A.Pursuant to RCW 35A.11.010, the city is authorized to dispose
of real property for the common benefit.
B.The Naden Avenue properties consist of a number of city-owned
parcels generally bounded on the north by Meeker Street, on the west by SR
167, on the south by Willis Street, and on the east by the Interurban Trail
corridor. The 60-foot Naden Avenue right-of-way runs generally north-south
through the assemblage. Zoning is DCE, Downtown Commercial Enterprise.
C.The Naden properties were originally purchased approximately
15 years ago with the primary intent to develop an aquatics center as part of
the city's parks system. Economic downturn, cost of construction, and
shifting priorities now make that particular investment unfeasible.
D.Pursuant to the City's surplus property Ordinance no. 4203, the
city council determined on June 21, 2016, to commence the process to
·.consider whether the Naden properties should be sold or leased as surplus to
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the city's needs. One parcel originally selected for aquatic center purposes,
was never purchased and is now needed to improve parkland along the
Interurban Trail Corridor. If purchased, that parcel may be included in the
Naden properties, so it was included in the surplus process. In accord with
that ordinance, the city published timely notice to the public, posted notice
as required by the ordinance, and mailed notice to nearby property owners
that the city would be considering whether to surplus the Naden properties.
E.The SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of
Nonsignificance on June 29, 2016, on the question of surplus only. The SEPA
appeal period has since passed with no objection or appeals received.
F.The City Council held a public meeting on July 19, 2016, and
invited comments regarding the City's surplus property consideration. Two
persons attended that meeting who sought information about the possible
surplus action, but who did not oppose the potential surplus.
G.Having complied with the procedures and provisions of city code
relating to consideration of city-owned property for surplus by sale or lease,
the city council has determined that it is appropriate and timely to surplus all
or part of the Naden properties in one or more phases.
H.Because, as a result of this decision, the properties will no
longer be considered for future park and recreation purposes, staff should
amend the Park and Open Space Plan, as well as the comprehensive plan and
zoning map, if necessary, to comply with this surplus decision.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. -Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing recitals are
incorporated into the body of this resolution and will act as the findings of the
Kent City Council on this matter.
SECTION 2. -Public's Best Interest. It is in the public's best interest
that this surplus property shall be marketed and sold in one or more sections
for reinvestment and redevelopment to enhance city revenue and stimulate
economic development in the city's downtown core.
SECTION 3. -Property Deemed Surplus. The Naden properties
described in the recitals, which were originally acquired primarily for an
aquatic center, are now surplus to the City's needs and should be marketed
for sale or lease. The Mayor is authorized to take all appropriate acts to fulfill
the decisions made by this resolution.
SECTION 4. -Plans to be Revised. The City's Park and Open Space
Plan, as well as its comprehensive plan and zoning map, if necessary, should
be amended either during the annual comprehensive plan amendment
process or through an emergency process, if appropriate, to comply with this
surplus decision.
SECTION 5. -Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection, or
sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this resolution
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. -Corrections by Citv Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary. corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
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SECTION 7. -Effective Date.This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
ATTEST:
G J:1zz � jJ ,R /}6 d(S)'--' SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PASSED:
APPROVED: ;-fl/.-, day of cGQAc'> /Jg)z._,
PUBLISHED:� day of C:rf!fofJi!rL
, 2016.
, 2016.
, 2016.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Resolution No. �-
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by
the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
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SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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