Title
Acquisition of Real Property for South Mountain Park Preserve at 23rd Avenue and Sunrise Drive (Ordinance S-47991)
Description
Request the City Council to amend Ordinance S-47680 to acquire additional real property for South Mountain Preserve to be designated as "Mountain Preserve" in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXVI of the City Charter.
Report
Summary
Ordinance S-47680 authorized the acquisition of 39 acres of land for the South Mountain Preserve. The Parks and Recreation Department identified adjacent parcels to include in the acquisition. The property sought includes scenic views, connections to the Preserve, multiple drainage washes and desert flora and fauna. The addition would increase the total of this acquisition to approximately 56.25 acres increasing the Parks and Recreation Department’s natural space and allowing for future trail head development. All other conditions and stipulations previously stated in the above referenced ordinance will remain the same.
The additional parcels to be acquired and included in this request are identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number (APN) 300-16-042 located at 2150 W. Sunrise Drive and APN 300-16-043D located at 10400 S. 21st Ave.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget using Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
Ordinance S-47680 was adopted by City Council on June 16, 2021.
Location
23rd Avenue and Sunrise Drive.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.