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To declare a public necessity for and to authorize the acquisition by gift of the parcel of real property known as 436 Calhoun Street, and commonly known as the “Calhoun Family Investment Center,” from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, for the purpose of maintaining such parcel as a community center. (3rd 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 real property known as 436 Calhoun Street, and identified as Tax Parcel No. N000-0251/009 in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, consisting of approximately 2.25 acres, for the purpose of maintaining such parcel as a community center;
WHEREAS, the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the owner of the aforementioned property, has agreed to give such parcel 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 parcel of real property known as 436 Calhoun Street, and identified as Tax Parcel No. N000-0251/009 in the 2024 records of the City Assessor, with all appurtenances thereto and encumbrances thereof, for the purpose of maintaining such parcel as a community center.
§ 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to accept the dedication by gift of the property 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 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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE