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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the acceptance of two parcels of land from Allegheny Land Trust located adjacent to the County’s North Park.
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Whereas, Allegheny Land Trust is the owner of 2.24 acres of land (Parcel 1075-A-353) and 6.80 acres of land (Parcel 1075-A-318) located in the Township of Hampton; and
Whereas, The County, by and through its Department of Parks, is requesting permission to accept the generous donation by Allegheny Land Trust of real property located near Wildwood Road, adjacent to the County’s North Park, which is encompassed by the 1075-A-353 and 1075-A-318 parcels, as well as a third parcel, 948-L-316, consisting of approximately 10 acres, and previously authorized by Council to be accepted by the County through County Ordinance No. 06-19-OR ; and
Whereas, County Council recognizes that the donation of this property will inure to the benefit of the citizens of Allegheny County; and
Whereas, Article IV, Section 2(j) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County Council with the power to accept donations of real property on behalf of the County.
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 to Accept the Donation of Real Property.
Allegheny County Council hereby approves the acceptance of the donation by Allegheny Land Trust of 2.24 acres of land (Parcel 1075-A-353) and 6.80 acres of land (Parcel 1075-A-318) located in the Township of Hampton adjacent to the County’s North Park.
The effective date of this authorization is the date this Ordinance is enacted and is perpetual.
The proper officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the authorization granted by this legislation.
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