City Council Meeting Date: December 7, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Title
Consider Resolution Approving the Purchase of Property at 1980 30th Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021 by the Northfield Hospital and Clinics and Dispensing with Review of the Purchase by the Northfield Planning Commission.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council Approves Resolution Approving the Purchase of Property at 1980 30th Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021 by the Northfield Hospital and Clinics and Dispensing with Review of the Purchase by the Northfield Planning Commission.
Summary Report:
Northfield Hospital & Clinics Board is recommending the City Council approve the Purchase of Property at 1980 30th Street NW, Faribault. See attached memo and background materials for your information.
City Code Section 2-307 Subd.4 requires City Council approval related to purchase as follows:
Sec. 2-307. - Authority reserved to city council. The city council shall have the exclusive authority to:
(1) Construct any additional hospitals or additions to the present hospitals, convalescent homes, nursing homes and related medical facilities including medical clinics.
(2) Construct any appurtenant structures.
(3) Acquire any real property for any hospital or related use.
(4) Buy or sell any of the above mentioned facilities or property.
(5) Levy or impose taxes for the operation and maintenance of any part of the hospital system. (Code 1986, § 255:00(3); Ord. No. 779, 2-18-03)
If you would like additional background information related to the real estate process or other authorities see the hyperlink to the City/Hospital Playbook.
Alternative Options:
None recommended.
Financial Impacts:
See background memo attachment and related documents.
Tentative Timelines:
See background memo attachment and related documents.