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File #: ORD. 2014-098-72    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 4/24/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/5/2014 Final action: 5/12/2014
Title: To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcels of real property owned by Richmond Outreach Center, Inc., and known as 6255 Old Warwick Road, 6277 Old Warwick Road, 6295 Old Warwick Road, and 6295A Old Warwick Road for the purpose of operating a public park, recreational center, and athletic fields.
Patrons: Mayor Jones
Attachments: 1. Ord. No. 2014-098-72, 2. Staff Report, 3. Location Map
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To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition of the parcels of real property owned by Richmond Outreach Center, Inc., and known as 6255 Old Warwick Road, 6277 Old Warwick Road, 6295 Old Warwick Road, and 6295A Old Warwick Road for the purpose of operating a public park, recreational center, and athletic fields.

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O&R REQUEST

DATE: April 2, 2014 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council

THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor

THROUGH: Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer

THROUGH: Christopher Beschler, Interim DCAO of Human Services

THROUGH: Sharon O. Judkins, DCAO of Finance and Administration

THROUGH: Jay Brown, Interim Director of Budget and Strategic Planning

THROUGH: Peter Chapman, DCAO of Economic Development & Planning

FROM: Norman C. Merrifield, Ed.D. Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

RE: Acquisition of Property Located at the Richmond Outreach Center, Inc. known as 6255, 6295, 6295A and 6277 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, Virginia (Tax Parcels # C0070099024, #C0070099032, #C0070099018, and #C0070099033) to serve District 9 with parkland and recreational programming.

ORD. OR RES. No.

PURPOSE: To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on behalf of the City of Richmond, to acquire approximately 17.774 acres of property and improvements from the Richmond Outreach Center. This property includes (4) four parcels of real property known as 6255, 6295, 6295A, and 6277 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, Virginia (Tax Parcels # C0070099024, #C0070099032, #C0070099018, and #C0070099033) with improved buildings and recreational facilities).

REASON: To acquire land and facilities for public parkland, athletic fields, a recreation center and special facilities located in a south section of Richmond (District 9), where currently no such public park or recreation facilities exist.

RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends adoption...

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