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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION#24-247 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ANOKA COUNTY TO WITHHOLD CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LAND (15-32-25-43-0001) FROM PUBLIC SALE AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE WHEREAS, Unplatted land legally described as The South 46 feet of the North 66 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 32, Range 25 lying easterly of County State Aid Highway Number 56, together with the South 46 feet of the North 66 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section, subject to easements of record, City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, PIN#15-32-25-43-0001, has forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes (the "Subject Property"); and WHEREAS,the parcel lies within the desired Right of Way of 159th Avenue NW Ramsey, MN 55303; and WHEREAS,it appears to be in the best interest of the City to acquire the Subject Property A for road right-of-way, construction and maintenance public purposes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESTOA, as follows: 1) That the Mayor, City Administrator and City Clerk are hereby authorized to complete the application for a state use deed and any other necessary paperwork to secure ownership of the Subject Property for future roadway/right of way purposes. 2) That the Council hereby authorizes the costs the City would incur by acquiring the tax forfeit properties to be taken from the PIR Fund for the acquisition of Subject Property. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: