Chapter 2.06
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Sections:
2.06.040 Authority for conveyance.
2.06.080 Contents of resolution.
2.06.120 Deed, form and contents.
2.06.160 Public hearing – Considerations.
2.06.200 Public hearing – Notice – Resolution adoption.
2.06.040 Authority for conveyance.
The authority for all conveyances of real estate made by the city of Ellensburg shall be a resolution passed by the city council of the city of Ellensburg at any regular meeting thereof. [Ord. 188 § 1, 1893.]
2.06.080 Contents of resolution.
Such resolution shall describe the property to be conveyed and shall name the person to whom the conveyance is to be made. [Ord. 188 § 2, 1893.]
2.06.120 Deed, form and contents.
All conveyances of real estate made by the city of Ellensburg shall be by deed in writing, shall recite the resolution authorizing the sale, shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk of the city, with the seal of the city affixed thereto, and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the laws of the state of Washington for the acknowledgment of deeds. [Ord. 188 § 3, 1893.]
2.06.160 Public hearing – Considerations.
Before disposing of any city-owned property with an estimated value of more than $5,000 and prior to adoption of any resolution authorizing any conveyance of city-owned property, the city council shall hold a public hearing on such proposed conveyance at a regular or special council meeting. At such public hearing, the council may consider all information which is presented and which is relevant to the proposed conveyance, which may include but not be limited to the following items:
A. The history of the city's ownership of the property;
B. The location, character and present use of the property;
C. Any hazardous or noxious conditions then existing on the property;
D. Expenses involved in maintaining the property;
E. The then current market value of the property;
F. Suitability of the property for future city use;
G. The purpose for which the property is intended by the person or agency seeking to acquire it from the city;
H. Any other information bearing on the advisability of such conveyance. [Ord. 3621 § 1, 1988; Ord. 3018 § 1, 1974.]
2.06.200 Public hearing – Notice – Resolution adoption.
Notice of the public hearing provided for in ECC 2.06.160 shall comply with the public notice requirements of RCW 39.33.020 and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city of Ellensburg once at least 10 days but not more than 25 days prior to such hearing.
No resolution authorizing any such conveyance shall be adopted until at least 21 days have elapsed following the completion of the public hearing provided for by ECC 2.06.160. [Ord. 3621 § 2, 1988; Ord. 3018 § 2, 1974.]