IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION accepting on behalf of the County the donation of a tract of land from Stevinson Auto & Electrical School Company, for use by the Parks + Rec Department.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18224 July 22, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Fred Arbanas, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, when the City of Independence upgraded the bridge crossing the Little Blue River on Little Blue Parkway, it was necessary to extend a portion of the Little Blue Trace Trail beyond park property boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stevinson, owners of Stevinson Auto and Electrical School, are the owners of the .15 acre parcel of real property in which a small portion of the Little Blue Trace Trail is located, which is legally described in the attached Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stevinson have agreed to donate this parcel to Jackson County for use in the trail; and,
WHEREAS, there is no expectation of the receipt of any certain specific direct economic benefits within the power of the County, to bestow directly or indirectly, which otherwise might not be forthcoming to Stevinson Auto & Electrical School Company; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature, under article II, section 16 (21) of the Jackson County Charter, is empowered to acquire property for County purposes, and the Director of Parks + Rec recommends accepting the said donation; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the donation of the .15 acre of real property described in the attached Exhibit A be and hereby is accepted; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature expresses its appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stevenson for this donation; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to the intent of this Resolution.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 18224 of July 22, 2013, was duly passed on July 22, 2013 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________6______ Nays ______0________
Abstaining _____0______ Absent _____3_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature