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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-05-060 - Sale of Karn Lane between Belmont Ave W and Patricia Ave in Kitchener ~ Report To: Date of Meeting: Submitted By: Prepared By: C.C. Ward(s) Involved: Date of Report: Report No.: Subject: Committee of the Whole April 11, 2005 Fiona McCrea Assistant City Solictor (ext. 2266) Fiona McCrea Assistant City Solicitor R. Shamess, B. Cronkite, P. Houston, L. Proulx, G. Sosnoski West-Victoria Park Ward - 6 April 8, 2005 CRPS-05-060 Sale of Karn Lane between Belmont Avenue West and Patricia Avenue in Kitchener RECOMMENDATION: That the City accept an offer from 1471263 Ontario Inc. and Forest Group (Kitchener) Ltd. to purchase Karn Lane, between Belmont Avenue West and Patricia Avenue in Kitchener and described as Parts 1 to 4 inclusive on Plan 58R-5165, for the sum of $18,000.00, conditional upon the closure of Karn Lane; and further EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation in this regard required by and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. REPORT: On February 28, 2005 Council directed Legal Services to proceed with the preparation and advertising of the closure and conveyance of Karn Lane, between Belmont Avenue West and Patricia Avenue, conditional upon obtaining an appraisal of the fair market value and offer to purchase for Council's consideration. All associated costs with this proposed closure were to be borne by the prospective purchaser of the property. An appraisal of the market value of the land has been obtained. The prospective purchaser has submitted a signed offer to purchase in which it has agreed to pay the market value as determined and all associated costs. This offer is conditional upon the passage and registration of a by-law to close Karn Lane. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The Purchaser to pay the sum of $18,000.00 for the land, along with all costs associated with the road closure. COMMUNICATIONS: N/A CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that Council accept the Offer to Purchase by 1471263 Ontario Inc. and Forest Group (Kitchener) Ltd. Fiona McCrea Assistant City Solicitor Laurier Proulx, Director of Facilities Management lib