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To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift of the property known as the Lee Circle from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of its use for the benefit of the public in accordance with the City’s master plan. (2nd 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 property known as the Lee Circle, identified with address 1700 Monument Avenue and as Tax Parcel No. W000-1252/001 in the 2021 records of the City Assessor, for the purpose of its use for the benefit of the public in accordance with the City’s master plan; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the owner of the aforementioned property, has agreed to give the property to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That the acquisition of the fee simple interest in the property known as the Lee Circle, identified with address 1700 Monument Avenue and as Tax Parcel No. W000-1252/001 in the 2021 records of the City Assessor, is required for the purpose of its use for the benefit of the public in accordance with the City’s master plan.
§ 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to execute the deed and such other documents as may be necessary to complete the acquisition of the aforementioned property, provided that such deed and other documents have first been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
§ 3. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.