Title
Acquisition of Real Property for South Mountain Park Preserve at 23rd Avenue and Sunrise Drive (Ordinance S-47680)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire real property and related property interests by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain, for South Mountain Preserve to be designated as "Mountain Preserve" in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXVI of the City Charter. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The acquisition of 39 acres will add land to South Mountain Preserve. The property includes scenic views, connections to the Preserve to the south of the property, multiple drainage washes and desert flora and fauna. The property to be acquired is identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number (APN) 300-16-035G located at 2333 W. Sunrise Drive.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget using PPPI funds.
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.