Title
Authorization to Accept Real Property for Mountain Preserve at the Northeast Corner of N. 15th Avenue and W. Shangri La Road (Ordinance S-48931)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept by donation real property located at the northeast corner of N. 15th Avenue and W. Shangri La Road for Mountain Preserve purposes, to be designated as "Mountain Preserve" in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXVI of the City Charter.
Report
Summary
Allan D. Solheim and Joan E. Solheim, as Trustees of the Allan and Joan Solheim Family Trust, its successor or assigns will donate approximately 43,711 square feet of land adjacent to the northwestern portion of North Mountain Preserve. The additional land is densely vegetated with cacti, palo verde trees and other indigenous plant material suitable for native wildlife habitat. The property is zoned R1-6 and will be conveyed to the City of Phoenix by special warranty deed.
The property to be accepted is identified by Maricopa County Assessor's Parcel Number 159-10-019A.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Parks and Recreation Board met and approved the acceptance of the real property on June 23, 2022.
Location
N. 15th Avenue and W. Shangri La Road.
Council District: 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton, Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.