TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LANDS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(1).

Ordinance #2003-13

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage have determined that municipally owned land known as Block 2 Lot 2, as shown on the Township Tax Map, is no longer needed for municipal purposes and as such shall be sold at private sale to the United States of America in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12- 13(b)(1); and

WHEREAS, the Local Lands and Building Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq., authorizes the sale by municipalities of any real property, capital improvement or personal property no longer needed for public use.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Wantage that municipally owned land known as Block 2 Lot 2, as shown on the Township Tax Map, containing approximately 19.592 acres of land, as set forth in the attached Statement of Just Compensation which is part of the attached agreement, shall be sold by private sale to the United States of America. The property is unimproved and is being sold by the Township ''as is".

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(1), the property is being privately offered for sale without the necessity of public bidding to the United States of America.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED the following terms and conditions shall apply:

1. The Township shall enter into a written Contract with the United States of America in a form prepared by the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. The Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Contract on behalf of the Township.

2. The title being conveyed shall be by sufficient Deed of Warranty conveying to the United States of America marketable title to the property. The United States of America will bear the cost of the title search, preparation of closing documents, all transfer tax and recording fees.

This Ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage according to law.

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Jeffrey Parrott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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James R. Doherty, Administrator/Clerk

NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that the above entitled ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Wantage on August 14, 2003, and will be considered for final passage after public hearing at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Wantage to be held on September 11, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 888 Route 23, Wantage, New Jersey.