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To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift of the parcels of real property known as 313 South Harrison Street and 1112 Idlewood Avenue from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the purpose of creating a permanent public park.
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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 known as 313 South Harrison Street and 1112 Idlewood Avenue and identified as Tax Parcel Nos. W000-0331/036 and W000-0331/026, respectively, in the 2025 records of the City Assessor, consisting of approximately 0.994 acres, for the purpose of creating a permanent public park; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the owner of the aforementioned properties, has agreed to give such parcels to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That a public necessity exists for the acquisition and acceptance of the dedication by gift of the parcels of real property known as 313 South Harrison Street and 1112 Idlewood Avenue, and identified as Tax Parcel Nos. W000-0331/036 and W000-0331/026 in the 2025 records of the City Assessor, respectively, with all appurtenances thereto and encumbrances thereof, for the purpose of creating a permanent public park.
? 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to accept the dedication by gift of the properties described in section 1 of this ordinance from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and to execute the deeds and other documents necessary to complete the acquisition of the aforementioned properties, 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.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
O&R Transmittal
DATE: September 24, 2025
TO: The Honorable Members of City...
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