Title
Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of Drebick Investments, LLC's Right-of-Way Dedication Donation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading an ordinance accepting Drebick Investment, LLC's right-of-way dedication property donation.
Report
Issue:
Whether to accept a real property donation from Drebick Investments, LLC consisting of a right-of-way dedication.
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
The Public Works Department (PW) received an offer from Drebick Investments, LLC to donate a twenty (20) foot right-of-way along Legion Way that had previously been vacated by Ordinance No. 138. This donation of an interest in real property, consisting of public right-of-way and associated uses, will serve a public purpose and is in the public interest. The area of the right-of-way currently features a sidewalk for pedestrians.
There are no terms or conditions attached to this donation by the donor.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known
Options:
1. Approve on second reading the ordinance accepting the Drebick Investments, LLC property donation of dedicated public right-of-way.
2. Do not approve the ordinance accepting the Drebick Investments, LLC property donation of dedicated public right-of-way.
Financial Impact:
Although the property interest will be donated, there may be future costs associated with maintenance of the public right-of-way and improvements thereon (e.g., sidewalk), including City responsibility for legal liabilities. If the offer of donation is approved by Council, the City of Olympia would receive the donation by right-of-way dedication quit claim deed, transferring right-of-way to the City without warranties by the grantor. The City will...
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