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To declare a public necessity for and to authorize (i) the acquisition of the real property known as 4700 Trenton Avenue and a portion of 2001 Walmsley Boulevard and (ii) the grant and acceptance of certain easements relating to the acquisition of such real property, for the purpose of creating a City park, constructing a right-of-way for the extension of Walmsley Boulevard from Commerce Road to Richmond Highway, and developing an economic development site for commercial and civic growth with a workforce development component. (8th District)
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WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of the City of Richmond, a public necessity exists for (i) the acquisition of the real property known as 4700 Trenton Avenue and a portion of 2001 Walmsley Boulevard to be consolidated with 4700 Trenton Avenue pursuant to a proposed boundary line adjustment, identified as Tax Parcel Nos. S009-0387/001 and S009-0310/019, respectively, in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, shown together approximately as depicted as “Parcel B Consolidated Parcel,” containing a total of approximately 95.93 acres, more or less, on the plat entitled “Operations Center Combined Parcel Exhibit, 2001 Walmsley Boulevard - October 1, 2024,” prepared by Timmons Group, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance, and (ii) the grant and acceptance of certain easements relating to the acquisition of such real property, including, without limitation, those depicted in the approximate locations on the plat entitled “Semi-Works Parcel Strategies,” prepared by Timmons Group, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance, for the purpose of creating a City park, constructing a right-of-way for the extension of Walmsley Boulevard from Commerce Road to Richmond Highway, and developing an economic development site for commercial and civic growth with a workforce development component; and
WHEREAS, for the avoidance of doubt, pursuant to the proposed boundary line adjustment, Philip Morris USA Inc., formerly known as Philip Morris Incorporated, shall retain that certain portion of 2100 Walmsley Boulevard, identified as Tax Parcel No. S009-0310/019 in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, approximately identified as “Parcel A Proposed Parcel” on the plat entitled “Operations Center Combined Parcel Exhibit, 2001 Walmsley Boulevard - October 1, 2024,” prepared by Timmons Group, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance, containing approximately 11.04 acres, more or less;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That a public necessity exists for (i) the acquisition of the real property known as 4700 Trenton Avenue and a portion of 2001 Walmsley Boulevard to be consolidated with 4700 Trenton Avenue pursuant to a proposed boundary line adjustment, identified as Tax Parcel Nos. S009-0387/001 and S009-0310/019, respectively, in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, which real property is shown together approximately as depicted as “Parcel B Consolidated Parcel,” containing a total of approximately 95.93 acres, more or less, on the plat entitled “Operations Center Combined Parcel Exhibit, 2001 Walmsley Boulevard - October 1, 2024,” prepared by Timmons Group, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance, and (ii) the grant and acceptance of certain easements relating to the acquisition of such real property, including, without limitation, those depicted in the approximate locations on the plat entitled “Semi-Works Parcel Strategies,” prepared by Timmons Group, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance, for the purpose of creating a City park, constructing a right-of-way for the extension of Walmsley Boulevard from Commerce Road to Richmond Highway, and developing an economic development site for commercial and civic growth with a workforce development component.
§ 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, be and is hereby authorized (i) to acquire the real property described in section 1 of this ordinance from Philip Morris USA Inc., formerly known as Philip Morris Incorporated, (ii) to grant and accept certain easements relating to the acquisition of such real property and (iii) to execute the deeds and such other documents necessary to complete the acquisition and acceptance of such real property and the grant and acceptance of such easements relating to such real property in such locations as the Chief Administrative Officer may approve, together with all appurtenances belonging thereto, and subject to all valid encumbrances thereof, provided that all such deeds and other documents have first been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
§ 3. That, for the avoidance of doubt, pursuant to the proposed boundary line adjustment, Philip Morris USA, Inc., formerly known as Philip Morris Inc., shall retain that certain portion of 2100 Walmsley Boulevard, identified as Tax Parcel No. S009-0310/019 in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, approximately identified as “Parcel A Proposed Parcel” on the plat entitled “Operations Center Combined Parcel Exhibit, 2001 Walmsley Boulevard - October 1, 2024,” prepared by Timmons Group, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance, containing approximately 11.04 acres, more or less.
§ 4. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.