Title
Acquisition of Approximately 2,000 Square Feet of Land at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport (Ordinance S-44392)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire real property at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport by donation, purchase within the City’s appraised value, purchase at a bid or settlement amount determined by the City Manager or designee to be reasonable under the circumstances, or by the power of eminent domain. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The land to be acquired is approximately 2,000 square feet located within the fenced area of the Phoenix Goodyear Airport at 1658 S. Litchfield Road in Goodyear, Ariz. The 20-foot strip of land is bordered by Maricopa County right of way along the southern property line, and is surrounded by the Phoenix Goodyear Airport on the remaining three sides. The land was originally used as a County roadway for a crossing over the railroad tracks and for access to Lower Buckeye Road. The roadway was abandoned; however, all conveyance of the property after the abandonment excluded the original 20-foot roadway. The land has been advertised for sale by the Maricopa County Treasurer to be sold based on the best bid, as approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Deadline for bid submittal is March 22, 2018.
Financial Impact
Funding for the land is available in the Aviation Department's operating budget.
Location
North of Maricopa County Road 85, adjacent to 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Ariz., identified by assessor parcel number 500-07-041A.
Council District: Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation and Finance departments.