TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, City Manager, ICMA-CM
FROM: Kristoff Bauer, Deputy City Manager
DATE: March 18, 2019
RE:
Title
Senior Center East - Second Condemnation Resolution
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Obj. 1: To enhance recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities for all to thrive that reflects our diversity
Citizen Engagement & Partnerships
Obj. 3: To develop and maintain collaborative relationships between government units, the local military and stakeholders
Executive Summary:
The City has been working with Fayetteville State University ("FSU") to develop a collocated wellness facility and senior center on the corner of Murchison and Filter Plant. The Council authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") on December 10, 2018. The first step is to obtain site control which requires both parties to acquire land not currently owned. This item requests that Council pass the attached resolution authorizing condemnation of three parcels the owners of which have failed to respond to the City's communications regarding potential acquisition.
Background:
The City's Parks & Recreation Bond included two senior centers; one in western Fayetteville and one in the east. The Western Senior Center is under construction on a location adjacent to Lake Rim. After discussion during the January 2, 2018, Work Session and based on the recommendation of the Parks Bond Council Subcommittee, Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Fayetteville State University ("FSU") to study the joint development of a wellness facility and the eastern senior center on the corner of Murchison and Filter Plant on January 8, 2018.
The feasibility study was completed and was discussed by Council during the June 4, 2018, Work Session. The study examined options including:
* The joint development...
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