Sec. 2-30. - Real property transactions; city council approval of acquisitions and disposal.

(a)

The city council must approve any and all acquisitions of real property by the city. The resolution approving the acquisition shall set forth the terms, conditions, and manner of acquisition.

(b)

The city council must approve any and all disposals of real property by the city. The resolution approving the disposal shall set forth the terms, conditions, and manner of the disposal.

(c)

Conveyances conducted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) must be in recordable form as permitted by state law, and approved as to form by the city solicitor. The document of conveyance must be signed by the mayor, and contain specific reference to the resolution authorizing the conveyance.

(d)

The city may acquire and hold real property as sole owner or as tenant in common or other lawful tenancy, with any other person or governmental body for any public purpose.

(e)

The city shall have and may exercise all rights and powers in the acquisition, ownership and holding of real property as if the city were a private person.

(Ord. of 4-13-2015, § 1)