Title
Authorization to Dispose City-Owned Property for Water Services and Street Transportation Departments (Ordinance S-47841)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to dispose by broker or sealed bid solicitation three City-owned properties identified by the Water Services and Street Transportation departments as excess real property inventory. Further request to authorize negotiation with the offerer(s) in order to yield the highest dollar return to the City, as deemed acceptable by the City Manager or his designee. The City Manager, or his 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. Additionally request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services and Street Transportation departments have identified three vacant real properties that are considered excess and appropriate for disposal at market value to be determined by an appraisal, broker's opinion of value, or other valuation method accepted by the City.
Water Services Department
Approximately 0.76 acres of vacant land located on South Desert Foothills Parkway north of the Loop 202 Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, identified by assessor's parcel number (APN) 311-04-001C.
The City acquired this land in 2000 for the purpose of a future water booster pump station. However, after analyzing demands, water quality and system pressures in the area, it was determined that the booster pump station was not needed. This property will be advertised on the open market by a City-contracted broker.
Street Transportation Department
Approximately 0.62 acres of vacant land located at 1199 E. Greenway Parkway, identified by APN 214-15-025N (portion).
This is a remnant from land acquired by the City in 1985 for the Camino Via Verde (Greenway Road Connector) from 19th Avenue to 32nd Street project. Staff determined that this remnant is not needed for roadway purposes. This property will be advertised on the open market by a City-contracted broker.
Approximately 0.73 acres of vacant land located at 3112 E. Palo Verde Drive, identified by APN 164-11-001A (portion).
This is a remnant from land acquired in 1981 to extend and improve 32nd Street between Camelback Road and Lincoln Drive. Staff determined that the remnant is not needed for roadway purposes. As a condition of sale, a slope easement (for drainage) on the east portion will be recorded. Due to the narrow shape of the remnant, requirement for a slope easement and current zoning, the Planning and Development Department has determined that the remnant is not developable on its own. Therefore, this property will be disposed via sealed bid solicitation open to adjoining property owners.
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 approval of this item on May 19, 2021, by a vote of 2-0.
Location
Various locations.
Council Districts: 3 and 6
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua and the Water Services, Street Transportation, and Finance departments.