RESOLUTION NO.  6523

 

A RESOLUTION SETTING OUT THE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND ORDERING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BENEFIT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT ON OR NEAR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS ORCHARDS GOLF COURSE, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF WEST 15TH STREET, EAST OF LAWRENCE AVENUE, AND ORDERING SUCH IMPROVEMENT, ALL AS PROVIDED BY K.S.A. 12-6a01

 

Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 6514, the governing body finds that a public hearing, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq. was conducted on January 13, 2004 to determine the advisability of the following public improvement:

 

The improvement of certain drainage and stormwater improvements, including the acquisition of certain property interests associated with the improvement generally located on or near certain real property, commonly known as Orchards Golf Course, generally located north of West 15th Street, east of Lawrence Avenue, and related improvements thereto.  The improvement shall include the acquisition of drainage easements and a conservation easement on the Orchards Golf Course that shall limit the future development of that property and reduce the future expansion of impervious surface on that property.

 

Whereas, notice of such hearing was duly published as required by law.

 

Whereas, the governing body does hereby does find and determine, in accordance with K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq., all as hereinafter set forth;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS:

 

SECTION I.  That the Governing Body hereby finds, and finally determines, that it is advisable to make the following improvements:

 

(a)      The general nature of the proposed improvement:

 

The improvement of certain drainage and stormwater improvements, including the acquisition of certain property interests associated with the improvement generally located on or near certain real property, commonly known as Orchards Golf Course, generally located north of West 15th Street, east of Lawrence Avenue, and related improvements thereto. The improvement shall include the acquisition of drainage easements and a conservation easement on the Orchards Golf Course that shall limit the future development of that property and reduce the future expansion of impervious surface on that property.

 (b)   The proposed improvement district shall consist of the following tracts, to-wit:

 

Tract No. 01                         1442 Lawrence Ave                      

Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot 26, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision thence South 89°46’00” West, 142.14 feet; thence North 00°14’00” West, 74.64 feet; thence North 89°29’39” East, 57.25 feet; thence South 00°30’21” West, 23.23 feet; thence North 89°29’39” East, 84.56 feet; thence South 00°30’00” East, 52.09 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

 

Tract No. 02                         1440 Lawrence Ave                      

Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot 26, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision thence South 00°30’00” East, 47.91 feet; thence South 89°29’39” West, 84.56 feet; thence North 00°30’21” East, 23.25 feet; thence South 89°29’39” West, 57.25 feet; thence North 00°14’00” West 25.31 feet; thence North 89°46’02” East, 141.69 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

 

Tract No. 03                         1438 Lawrence Ave                      

Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot 25, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision thence South 89°46’02” West, on the South line of said Lot 25, 131.69 feet; thence North 00°14’00” West, 43.97 feet; thence North 88°44’10” East, 131.5 feet; thence South 00°30’00” East, 46.34 feet; to the Point of Beginning, & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 04                         1436 Lawrence Ave                      

Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot 25, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision thence South 00°30’00” East, on the East line of said Lot 25, 43.66 feet; thence South 88°44’10” West, 131.5 feet; thence North 00°14’00” West, 16.56 feet; thence on a curve to the Left, with a radius of 345.0 feet an Arc Length of 29.47 feet; thence North 89°45’07” East, 132.53 feet; to the Point of Beginning, & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 05                         1434 Lawrence Ave                      

Beginning at a Point on the East line of Lot 24, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision, said point being 74.54 feet North of the Southeast Corner of said Lot 24; thence South 75°42’18” West, 142.02 feet to a Point on the West line of said Lot 24 said Point being an Arc Length of 40.5 feet Northwesterly of the Southwest Corner said Lot 24; thence Southeasterly on said West line on a curve to the Right, with a radius of 345.0 feet an Arc Length of 40.5 feet to the Southwest Corner of said Lot 24; thence North 89°45’21” East, 132.34 feet; to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 24; thence North 00°31’35” West, 74.54 feet to the Point of Beginning, & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 06                         1432 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 24, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot; Less the South part thereof Deed Book 357 Page 1249 - 50

 

 

Tract No. 07                         1428 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 23, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 08                         1424 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 22, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 09                         1420 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 21, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 10                         1416 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 20, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 11                         1412 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 19, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 12                         1408 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 18, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 13                         1404 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 17, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 14                         1400 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 16, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 15                         1324 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 15, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 16                         1320 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 14, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 344 Page 680 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

 

Tract No. 17                         1316 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 13, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 18                         1312 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 12, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 19                         1308 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 11, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 20                         1304 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 10, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 21                         1226 Orchard Court                      

Lot 8A, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision Described as: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot 8; thence South 41°52’00” East on the Northeast line said Lot 8, 137.88 feet; thence South39°20’00” West 25.0 feet; thence North 79°58’36” West on the South line of said Lot 8, 144.89 feet; thence North 09°55’05” East, 88.66 feet to a Point on the South line of Orchard Court Cul-de-sac Right-of-way; thence Easterly on said Right-of-way line on a curve to the left with a Radius of 50.0 feet, an arc length of 54.81 feet to the Point of Beginning, ( Lot Split Lots 8 & 9 Plat Book 15 Page 167 Filed 9/18/1986.

 

 

Tract No. 22                         1222 Orchard Court                      

Lot 7, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision.

 

 

Tract No. 23                         1200 Orchard Court                      

Lot 6, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision.

 

 

Tract No. 24                         1212 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 4, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 25                         1208 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 3, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Adjacent to said Lot, Vacated by Douglas County Commission 2-14-83, Recorded Book 360 Page 1172

 

 

Tract No. 26                         1204 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 2, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Adjacent to said Lot, Vacated by Douglas County Commission 2-14-83, Recorded Book 360 Page 1172

 

 

Tract No. 27                         1200 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 1, Block 3 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision & East 10 feet of Lawrence Avenue Vacated 7-08-81 Book 350 Page 451 Adjacent to said Lot.

 

 

Tract No. 28                         1104 Lawrence Ave                      

Lot 3B, of A Replat of Lot 3 Block 5 and a Part of Lot 1, Block 12 Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

 

Tract No. 29                         1109 Wellington Road      

Lot A, of A Replat of Lots 4,5 & 6, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 30                         1113 Wellington Road      

Lot B, of A Replat of Lots 4,5 & 6, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

 

Tract No. 31                         3029 Wellington Court     

Lot C, of A Replat of Lots 4,5 & 6, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

 

Tract No. 32                         3025 Wellington Court     

Lot 7, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 33                         3021 Wellington Court     

Lot 8, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 34                         3017 Wellington Court     

Lot 9, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 35                         3009 Westdale Road                    

Lot 11, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 36                         3005 Westdale Road                    

Lot 12, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 37                         3001 Westdale Road                    

Lot 13, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 38                         2916 Westdale Court                    

Lot 18, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

 

Tract No. 39                         2921 Westdale Court                    

Lot 19, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

 

Tract No. 40                         2917 Westdale Court                    

Lot 20, Block 5, Orchards No. 3 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 41                         2920 Oxford Road             

Lot 30, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 42                         2924 Oxford Road             

Lot 31, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 43                         3001 Oxford Road             

Lot 32, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 44                         3005 Oxford Road             

Lot 33, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 45                         3009 Oxford Road             

Lot 34, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 46                         3013 Oxford Road             

Lot 35, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 47                         3024 Oxford Circle            

Lot 38, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 48                         3028 Oxford Circle            

Lot 39, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 49                         3039 Oxford Circle            

Lot 40, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 50                         3035 Oxford Circle            

Lot 41, Block 5, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision

 

Tract No. 51                         3027 University Drive       

Lot 1, Block 9, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision; Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence Southerly on a Curve to the Left with a Radius of 494.65 feet an Arc Length of 45.81 feet; thence South 80°54’39” West, 152.93 feet to the Westerly line of said Lot 1; thence North 41°47’00” West, 54.00 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence North 80°47’56” East, 181.92 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

Tract No. 52                         3025 University Drive       

Lot 1, Block 9, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision; Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 79°29’09” West, 126.92 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence North 41°47’00” West 56.0 feet; thence North 80°54’39” East, 152.93 feet to the Easterly line of said Lot 1; thence Southerly on a Curve to the Left with a Radius of 494.65 feet an Arc Length of 44.19 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

 

Tract No. 53                         3021 - 23 University Drive

Lot 2, Block 9, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision.

 

 

Tract No. 54                         3017 - 19 University Drive           

Lot 3, Block 9, Orchards No. 2 Subdivision; Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence South 67°26’18” West, 128.92 feet; thence North 29°56’25” West, 41.48 feet; thence North 67°37’49” East, 126.68 feet; thence South 33°05’05” East, 41.41 feet to the Point of Beginning; Also Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 3 thence on a Curve to the Left with a Delta Angle of 05°34’06” a Radius of 494.65 feet an Arc Length of 48.07; thence South 33°05’05” East, 0.52 feet; thence South 67°37’49” West, 126.68 feet; thence North 29°56’25” West 64.71 feet; thence North 74°45’01” East, 129.48 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

 

Tract No. 55             West Meadows Condominium Association 

Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 12, Block 9, in Orchards No. 3 Subdivision in the City of Lawrence; thence North 00 ° 00 ‘ 00 “ East 250.00 feet for a point of beginning; thence North 6 ° 19 ‘ 41 “ East 480.90 feet; thence South 40 ° 14 ‘ 11 “ East 340.59 feet; thence South 56 ° 58 ‘ 34 “ East 119.27 feet; thence South 67 ° 22 ‘ 48 “ East 98.00 feet; thence South 00 ° 01 ‘ 06 “ West 268.39 feet; thence North 89 ° 46 ‘ 00” East 40.00 feet; thence South 00 ° 14 ‘ 00 “ West 95.00 feet to the South line of Lot 12, Block 9; thence South 89 ° 46 ‘ 00 “ West along said South line, 258.00 feet; thence North 00 ° 00 ‘ 00 ‘’ East 250.00 feet; thence South 89 ° 46 ‘ 00 “ West 245.00 feet to the point of beginning; all in Lot 12, Block 9, in Orchards No. 3 Subdivision in the City of Lawrence as shown by the recorded plat thereof, in Douglas County, Kansas. 

 

Said Tract No. 55 includes the following properties:

 

1300 WESTBROOKE

1301 WESTBROOKE

1302 WESTBROOKE

1303 WESTBROOKE

1304 WESTBROOKE

1305 WESTBROOKE

1306 WESTBROOKE

1307 WESTBROOKE

1308 WESTBROOKE

1309 WESTBROOKE

1310 WESTBROOKE

1311 WESTBROOKE

1312 WESTBROOKE

1313 WESTBROOKE

1314 WESTBROOKE

1315 WESTBROOKE

1316 WESTBROOKE

1317 WESTBROOKE

1318 WESTBROOKE

1319 WESTBROOKE

1320 WESTBROOKE

1321 WESTBROOKE

1322 WESTBROOKE

1323 WESTBROOKE

1330 WESTBROOKE

1331 WESTBROOKE

1332 WESTBROOKE

1333 WESTBROOKE

1334 WESTBROOKE

1335 WESTBROOKE

1336 WESTBROOKE

1337 WESTBROOKE

1338 WESTBROOKE

1339 WESTBROOKE

1340 WESTBROOKE

1341 WESTBROOKE

1342 WESTBROOKE

1343 WESTBROOKE

1344 WESTBROOKE

1345 WESTBROOKE

1346 WESTBROOKE

1347 WESTBROOKE

1348 WESTBROOKE

1349 WESTBROOKE

1350 WESTBROOKE

1351 WESTBROOKE

1352 WESTBROOKE

1353 WESTBROOKE

1354 WESTBROOKE

1355 WESTBROOKE

1356 WESTBROOKE

1357 WESTBROOKE

1358 WESTBROOKE

1359 WESTBROOKE

1400 WESTBROOKE

1401 WESTBROOKE

1402 WESTBROOKE

1403 WESTBROOKE

1404 WESTBROOKE

1405 WESTBROOKE

1406 WESTBROOKE

1407 WESTBROOKE

1408 WESTBROOKE

1409 WESTBROOKE

1410 WESTBROOKE

1411 WESTBROOKE

1430 WESTBROOKE

1431 WESTBROOKE

1432 WESTBROOKE

1433 WESTBROOKE

1434 WESTBROOKE

1435 WESTBROOKE

1436 WESTBROOKE

1437 WESTBROOKE

1438 WESTBROOKE

1439 WESTBROOKE

1440 WESTBROOKE

1441 WESTBROOKE

1442 WESTBROOKE

1443 WESTBROOKE

1444 WESTBROOKE

1445 WESTBROOKE

1446 WESTBROOKE

1447 WESTBROOKE

 

(c)     The estimated or probable cost of the improvement:  $450,000.00

 

(d)    The method of assessment:  Each lot and parcel in the improvement district shall be assessed based on a ratio of the appraised value of each lot and parcel in the improvement district to the appraised values of all of the lots and parcels of the entire improvement district; provided, however, that because of the location, size and configuration of Tract No. 55, only 15% only 15%_______% of the appraised value of Tract No. 55 shall be included in the calculation of assessments as described herein. The appraised value shall be that appraised value as determined by the Office of County Appraiser of Douglas County, Kansas, as of December 1, 2003.

(e)    The apportionment of costs:  The improvement district shall pay up to and including $280,000 and the City at-large shall pay the remainder of the costs.

SECTION II.  The improvement is hereby authorized and ordered to be made in accordance with the findings of the governing body upon the advisability of the improvement.

SECTION III. The City may adopt an ordinance establishing the maximum amount of special assessments prior to the acquisition and/or construction of the improvement, all as provided by K.S.A. 12-6a09, as amended.

 

SECTION IV.            The City expects to make capital expenditures after the date of this Resolution in connection with the improvements described herein and intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of bonds and/or notes in the maximum principal amount of $450,000, plus costs of issuance and plus costs of interest on any temporary financing.

            The improvement shall not be commenced if, within 20 days after publication of this resolution, written protest signed by both 51% or more of the resident owners of record of property within the improvement district and the owners of record of more than half of the total area of said district are filed with the City Clerk.  Twenty-one days after the publication of this resolution, Resolution No. 6457 is repealed.

            This resolution shall be come effective upon its publication in the official city newspaper.

ADOPTED by the governing body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this 3rd day of February, 2004.

                                                                        PASSED:

 

                                                                        ______________________________

                                                                        David M. Dunfield, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

_____________________________

Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk