The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14-70
Resolution to recognize the past vacation of R.O.W. and to approve of the execution and delivery of Quit Claim Deed to adjacent property owner(s).
WHEREAS, The Jones County Board of Supervisors vacated a portion of what was known as Locust Street, lying west of Lots 102 and 102 ½, and all of the alleyway lying between Lot 94 and the South 50’ of Lot 102, all in Railroad Addition to Monticello, said action being recorded in the Supervisor’s Record Book A Page 54, dated January 8, 1862, and
WHEREAS, To clarify the property boundaries of the lots located adjacent to said vacated right-of-ways the City and the County should acknowledge the past vacation and execute a quit claim deed(s) to the current owners for recordation with the County Recorder, and
WHEREAS, One of the property owners, Vern Vacek Jr. is in the process of selling his home and the past vacation / ownership issue has been brought to light and corrective measures requested, and
WHEREAS, The City Administrator had previously been in contact with the County Auditor’s Office in regard to this issue and much research had been performed, with the Asst. County Attorney offering her advice on the issue as well, agreeing that the issuance of a deed, or deeds, would be a good solution, and
WHEREAS, The City Administrator has offered to include the County as a grantor on the deeds being prepared by the City to avoid the necessity of the preparation of a second deed, saving time and expense for the County and property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby recognize past vacation of the aforementioned R.O.W. and authorizes the preparation, execution, and delivery of Quit Claim Deeds to the affected property owners to clear up any current or potential future title issues.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 7th day of July, 2014.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk