HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 20-003Resolution 20-003
Resolution Authorizing the transfer of Real Property to Brookings Economic
Development Corporation for Economic Development Purposes
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as follows:
Whereas, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation desires to purchase
approximately eight (8) acres of real property described as a portion of Block Eleven
(11) of Freeland Addition to the City of Brookings, for the price of Sixty-five thousand
three hundred forty dollars ($65,340) per acre; and
Whereas, the sale of the property requires stormwater improvements and financial
contribution based on a drainage study; and
Whereas, the cost of added detention for the development of this parcel of real property
will be paid by the future land owner; and
Whereas, for the express purpose of furthering economic growth and development of
the City of Brookings, South Dakota, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation
agrees to sell, convey or otherwise transfer said property to a business which is, or will
be, conducting business in the City of Brookings, South Dakota; and
Whereas, it is in the best interests of the City of Brookings that the City provide its
economic development assistance in this matter to aid and assist with the completion of
the aforesaid transaction which will further economic development in the City of
Brookings; and
Whereas, the City is authorized to enter into this transaction as an economic
development activity under the laws of the State of South Dakota.
Now, Therefore, It Is Hereby Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings,
South Dakota, as follows:
A. That the City convey title to the above-described property to the Brookings
Economic Development Corporation for sale of the above-described property
to a business in a manner consistent with this Resolution; and
B. That the Mayor, City Clerk, City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to
execute the required documents in accordance with this Resolution.
Dated at Brookings, SO, this 14th day of January, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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Keith W. Corbett, Mayor