20.035 An Order to Accept a Donation of Land on Woodland Drive for Housing and Trail Uses - CertifiedCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
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In City Council, April 2, 2020
Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz and Planning & Sustainability
20.035 An Order to Accept a Donation of Land on Woodland Drive for Housing and Trail Uses
WHEREAS, David Teece has offered to donate to the City or its assignees 1.906± acres on
Woodland Drive (Map ID 42-031) with a deed in lieu of foreclosure for back real
estate taxes, stormwater fees, and all interest in penalties;
WHEREAS, Consistent with the City’s Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive Plan and the
Open Space, Recreation, and Multiuse Plan, the property can, subject to final due
diligence and to permitting by the Zoning Board, be used for:
1. One first-time homebuyer or affordable home
2. One work-force housing or market rate home
3. A potential parklet that might, in the future, provide a walking and bicycling
path a portion of the way from Woodland Lane to Ladyslipper Lane
Ordered, that
The Mayor is authorized to accept said deed to the above referenced 1.906± acres;
Further that City Council declares the two potential building lots surplus to City needs;
Further that the Mayor is authorized to transfer deeds for the building lots subject to the city
retaining an affordable housing restriction.
20.035
In City Council, April 2, 2020
Passed First Reading on Roll Call Vote of 8 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (Councilor Foster)
Attest: __________________________________________________, Clerk of Council
In City Council, April 16, 2020
Passed Second Reading on Roll Call Vote of 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent
Attest: ___________________________________________________, Clerk of Council
Approved: David J. Narkewicz, Mayor
Passed two readings and enrolled.
I hereby certify that the above Order passed the Northampton City Council on April 16, 2020
David J. Narkewicz, Mayor approved the Order on April 19, 2020
Attest: ___________________________________________________, Clerk of Council