ORD 2017-04 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2017-04
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF RAILROAD AVENUE
WITHIN THE AREA BEING DEVELOPED AS BALLPARK VILLAGE AT
HAMMONDS FERRY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE
NECESSARY FOR SUCH RELOCATION
WHEREAS, Greenstone Hammonds Ferry, LLC, is currently in the process
of developing an area to be known as Ballpark Village at Hammonds Ferry on acreage
consisting of approximately 35.27 +/- acres located on property adjacent to the Savannah
River and between the existing Hammonds Ferry development and the Georgia Avenue
right of way; and
WHEREAS, as part of the overall Development Plan, the existing right of
way for Railroad Avenue requires a minor relocation within the confines of the Ballpark
Village Development; and
WHEREAS, the current termini of Railroad Avenue at the Georgia Avenue
right of way, as well as where it enters the existing Hammonds Ferry Subdivision will be
unchanged; and
WHEREAS, the relocation will require that Greenstone Hammonds Ferry,
LLC convey to the City title to portions of the new right of way that currently belong to
Greenstone Hammonds Ferry, LLC; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for the conveyance by Greenstone Hammonds
Ferry, LLC of title to the property necessary for the relocation, the City has agreed to
convey to Greenstone Hammonds Ferry, LLC such portions of the current Railroad Avenue
right of way that will no longer be required for such roadway.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that the relocation
of the right of way as well as the exchange of properties as described, will be beneficial to
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that:
1. The Mayor and City Council specifically authorize the relocation of
Railroad Avenue as shown on the plat prepared by John M. Bailey
and Associates PC for Greenstone Hammonds Ferry, LLC entitled
"Ballpark Village at Hammonds Ferry". Said plat is dated March 8,
2017. Reference is made to said plat for specific metes, bounds, and
locations of the relocation of Railroad Avenue.
2. The City is authorized to accept title to real estate from Greenstone
Hammonds Ferry, LLC, or such other entity that may claim any
interest in and to any new properties needed for the relocation of
Railroad Avenue.
3. The City is authorized to deed to Greenstone Hammonds Ferry, LLC,
by quit claim deed, any portions of the existing right of way of
Railroad Avenue that will not be utilized for such roadway following
the relocation.
4. The City Administrator is authorized to execute any documents
required to carry out the intent of this ordinance, to include the
execution of deeds to property as referred to above.
5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption
on third and final reading.
6. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith or to the
extent of such conflict are hereby repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COrUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 2'4 DAY OF
Apr: I , 2017.
First Reading: 41 11 111
Second Reading: L I- l 'l 1 Lark W. Jones, Mayor
Third Reading: 4 c;14-1 1 ATTEST:
Donna B. Young, City Clerk