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Authorization to Dispose City-Owned Property for Human Services and Water Services Departments (Ordinance S-46792)
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Authorization to Dispose City-Owned Property for Human Services and Water Services Departments (Ordinance S-46792)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to dispose by broker, quitclaim or sealed bid solicitation three City-owned properties identified by the Human Services and Water Services departments as excess real property inventory. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Human Services and Water Services departments have identified two parcels that are no longer needed and are appropriate for sale via City-contracted broker or sealed bid solicitation. The properties will be advertised on the open market by a City contracted broker or through a sealed bid solicitation at market value to be determined by an appraisal, broker's opinion of value, or other valuation method accepted by the City.
Approximately 8.3 acres of vacant Human Services Department land zoned A-1 at 5220 W. Lower Buckeye Road identified by assessor parcel number (APN) 104-40-011. The City acquired this parcel in 2004 for future development of a Southwest Phoenix senior services center. However, further discussion is taking place on the potential development of a senior center near the planned Cesar Chavez Community Center with the proceeds from the sale.
Approximately 40 acres of vacant Water Services Department land located northeast of Santa Fe Avenue and 5th Street in Wenden, Ariz., identified by APN 308-06-005C. The City originally purchased this and other land in the McMullen Valley area of La Paz County in 1986 for harvesting groundwater to supplement City water supply. Since that time, the City has augmented water supplies with additional surface water resources. In addition, subsequent analysis showed that the cost for infrastructure needed to import the water to the City would be excessive.
Further requesting authorization to negotiate with the offerer(s) in order to yield the highest dollar return to the City, as deemed acceptable by the City Manager or designee. The City Manager, or designee, will select the highest responsive and responsible offer for each property based upon market value, and enter into an agreement for the purchase and sale of City-owned property, containing terms and conditions deemed necessary and appropriate by the City. The subsequent fee simple conveyance will be by special warranty deed or by quitclaim deed.
Additionally, the Water Services Department controls approximately 5,227 square feet of land northwest of Camelback Road and 45th Avenue in Glendale, identified by APN 145-28-018. As this site is improved with City of Glendale water infrastructure that does not support the City of Phoenix water supply, Water Services recommends transferring ownership of the site to Glendale via quitclaim.
Financial Impact
Revenue from the sold properties will be reflective of their market values.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Land Use and Livability Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of this item on May 20, 2020, by a vote of 3-0.
Location
Various locations
Council Districts: 7 and Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich, Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, and the Human Services, Water Services and Finance departments.