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File #: 1958-05    Version: 1 Name: An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the extension of a Lease with Oliver Miller Homestead Associates to continue the establishment and operation of historical property in South Park known as The Oliver Miller
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 5/3/2005 In control: Committee on Parks
On agenda: Final action: 5/18/2005
Title: An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the extension of a Lease with Oliver Miller Homestead Associates to continue the establishment and operation of historical property in South Park known as The Oliver Miller Homestead.
Sponsors: Chief Executive
Attachments: 1. 27-05-OR.pdf
TITLE
An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the extension of a Lease with Oliver Miller Homestead Associates to continue the establishment and operation of historical property in South Park known as The Oliver Miller Homestead.

BODY
Whereas, Oliver Miller Homestead Associates, since on or about September 23, 1976, has established and developed the historical and architectural significance of the original Oliver Miller Homestead stone farmhouse; and

Whereas, the County deems it in the public interest to preserve, protect and improve the Oliver Miller Homestead; and

Whereas, the previous agreement was on a year-to-year basis, and

Whereas, Oliver Miller Homestead Associates and the County wish to continue their arrangement through December 31, 2008; and

Whereas, Article IV, Section 2(k) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County Council with the power and duty by ordinance to lease or permit the use of County real estate property.

The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Preamble

The provisions set forth in the Preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirely herein as findings of fact made by Council.

Section 2. Authorization of a Lease for the Use of County Real Property

A. Allegheny County Council hereby approves the continuation of a lease with the
Oliver Miller Homestead Associates for the continued preservation, improvement and developing of the Oliver Miller Homestead located in South Park.

B. Council hereby acknowledges the agreement entered in or about September 1976 and
extends said agreement lease agreement through December 31, 2008. Terms and conditions more fully outlined in the Contract.

C. The proper officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate the lease of the property.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any provi...

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