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To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcels of real property owned by the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc., located at 1401 Brander Street and 1421 Brander Street for the purpose of maintaining such properties as public greenspace and enhancing connectivity for the Richmond Slave Trail within the James River Park System. (6th District)
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WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of the City of Richmond, a public necessity exists for the acquisition of the properties located at 1401 Brander Street and 1421 Brander Street, identified as Tax Parcel Nos. S007-0191/020 and S007-0191/033, respectively, in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, for the purpose of maintaining such properties as public greenspace and enhancing connectivity for the Richmond Slave Trail within the James River Park System;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That a public necessity exists for the acquisition of the properties located at 1401 Brander Street and 1421 Brander Street, identified as Tax Parcel Nos. S007-0191/020 and S007-0191/033, respectively, in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, together with all appurtenances thereto and encumbrances thereof, for the purpose of maintaining such properties as public greenspace and enhancing connectivity for the Richmond Slave Trail within the James River Park System
§ 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, be and is hereby authorized to acquire such parcels of real property identified in section 1 of this ordinance from the Capital Region Land Conservancy, Inc., and to execute the deed or deeds and other documents necessary to complete the acquisition and acceptance of such parcels of real property, provided that all such deeds and other documents first must be approved as to form by the City Attorney or the designee thereof.
§ 3. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.