Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2020-03--Donation--159 Miracle Stripe Pkwy — reading text

RESOLUTION 2020- 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF THE PROPERTY AND BUILDING AT 159 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY SE( FORMERLY BLUEWATER ZOO BUILDING) FROM THE CHRIS GIBSON ESTATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS OF ACCEPTANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the property at 159 Miracle Strip Parkway SE would be a good addition to the Heritage Park and Cultural Center; and WHEREAS, the property at 159 Miracle Strip Parkway SE is owned by the Chris Gibson Estate, who, in her will, offered to donate the property and building to the City of Fort Walton Beach to add on to the Heritage Park and Cultural Center; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to accept the donation of the property and building. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the donation process. City Council also authorizes the following item to recognize Chris Gibson for her donation of the property: A. Recognition of the donation by Chris Gibson through the display of a plaque on the building upon completion. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: t/ u / 9, a2 oa. v Richard A. Rynearson, Mayor Attest: Approved for form, legal sufficiency y Kim . Barnes, City Clerk FOA rd Dyke, Jr., City Attorney m Z 1r A FtOR1 A