From
Mark E. Dempsey
Title
Resolution accepting a donation of property from Davis Rd Development LLC for the construction of a fire station on Davis Road
Presenter
Steve Dye - Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City intends to construct a new fire station in a portion of the City in Ellis County. Davis Rd Development LLC has offered to donate land it owns in Ellis County to the City for the purpose of constructing the fire station. In order to donate the property to the City, the City Council must accept the donation.
Financial Consideration
By accepting the donation, the City will avoid the expense of acquiring the land for construction of the station through negotiated purchase or eminent domain.
Body
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF PROPERTY FROM DAVIS RD DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION ON DAVIS ROAD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Davis Rd Development LLC desires to donate certain real property located in the City of Grand Prairie for the construction of a fire station on Davis Road, and other public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie has determined that acceptance of the donation of the property would be beneficial to the interests and welfare of the citizens of the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby accepts the donation of property from Davis Rd Development LLC, such property being more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall be and become effective immediately upon and after its adoption and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020.