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File #: 8226-14    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Enacted
File created: 4/21/2014 In control: Chief Clerk
On agenda: 4/22/2014 Final action: 8/19/2014
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 the County’s South Park known as the Oliver Miller Homestead.
Sponsors: Chief Executive
Attachments: 1. 13-14-OR, 8226-14.pdf
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 the County’s South Park known as the Oliver Miller Homestead.

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, Oliver Miller Homestead Associates and the County wish to continue their arrangement through December 31, 2016; 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 the Preamble

The provisions set forth in the Preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference as set forth in their entirety herein.


SECTION 2. Authorization of a lease for the use of County Real Property

A. Allegheny County Council hereby approved 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 into on or about September, 1976 and extends said agreement through December 31, 2016. Terms and conditions more fully outlined in the Contract.
C. The appropriate County officers and officials are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the lease of the property.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be determined to be unlawful, invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall...

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