HomeMy WebLinkAbout1048RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington relating to
agricultural land policy and endorsing the
opinion of its City Attorney with regard to
compensation for rezoning actions of the City.
WHEREAS, the City of Kent has recently rezoned
approximately 560 acres of land lying on the west and south sides
of the Green River to an A-1 (Agricultural) zoning classification;
and the City of Kent is now considering a proposal to rezone
approximately 151 acres of land lying on the south side of the
Green River to an A-G (Agricultural-General) zoning
classification; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney of the City of Kent has
rendered an opinion, dated 11-6-84, that concludes that granting
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financial compensation to property owners for diminution of land
values resulting from said rezoning, if any, would be
unconstitutional; NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council accepts and concurs with the
opinion of the City Attorney dated 11-6-84 which states that any
"compensatory" payment of money to a landowner for such an alleged
diminution in property value would constitute a gift, and
therefore, would be an unconstitutional and inappropriate act by
the City.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent Washington this ~~ day of ~ 1985.
Mayor of the City of Kent, this :z:_ Concurred in by the
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day of
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
p. STEPNDiJifLIO, CITYATifORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. jQJt8 , passed by the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, the .~1 day of ~·~)~Q~D~·-----' 1985.
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