HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-25 16-073 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-073
Date: January 25, 2016
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Execution of Documents to Purchase Property of the Small
Family Trust — Stillwater Gardens Subdivision (Map 55, Lot 012-F)
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary:
The Small Family Trust is the owner of a parcel of land abutting open space owned by the City of
Bangor that includes trails for public use. The Small Family Trust is willing to convey the
property to the City of Bangor for the sum of $1,500. This acquisition will add to the City's land
and improve public access to the City trails.
The Stillwater Gardens Subdivision plan included an ambiguous reference that the property
owners at the time of the plan approval "intend" to offer this parcel and an abutting parcel to
the City, but the abutting parcel (Tax Map R55 Lot 12-E) is of no value to the City due to its
location in relation to the trail. This ambiguous Note in the plan creates a title issue that is best
to resolve at this time.
This Order, if approved, with authorize the City Manager to execute documents necessary for the
purchase and will provide that to the extent the ambiguous Note in the subdivision plan created
any interest in or rights to the remaining property the City releases that interest or right.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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16-073
JANUARY 25, 2016
Assigned to Councilor Sprague
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GITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Execution of Documents to Purchase Property of the Small
Family Trust — Stillwater Gardens Subdivision (Map R55, Lot 012-F)
WHEREAS, the Small Family Trust is the owner of a parcel of land abutting open space owned
by the City of Bangor that includes trails for public use; and
WHEREAS, the Small Family Trust is willing to convey the property to the City of Bangor for the
sum of $1,500; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best Interest of the City of Bangor to acquire the property to improve
access to the City trails; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater Gardens Subdivision plan included an ambiguous reference that the
property owners at the time of the plan approval "Intend" to offer this parcel and an
abutting parcel to the City, but the abutting parcel (Tax Map R55 Lot 12-E) is of no
value to the City due to Its location in relation to the trail; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest and that of the property owners to resolve the
ambiguity created by said subdivision plan reference.
ORDERED,
THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor,
to execute all documents necessary for the City of Bangor to purchase property of the Small
Family Trust in the Stillwater Gardens Subdivision, City of Bangor Tax Map R55, Lot 012-F.
Said documents shall be a final form as approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED
THAT the City of Bangor releases to the Parker Realty Trust, owner of a parcel of land in the
Stillwater Gardens Subdivision described in Penobscot Registry of heed Vol. 11382, Page 340
(Map 55 Lot 12-E), from any claim of a possible option to or right in said parcel by virtue of
Note 6 on Map File 2007-131. The premises described in Vol 11382, Page 340 may be sold free
from any option described in Note 6.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 25, 2016
PASSED
CITY CLE