Title
Acquisition of Real Property Located at 1937 E. Indian School Road for Fire Station 61 (Ordinance S-46118)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire real property and related property interests at 1937 E. Indian School Road by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain for Fire Station 61. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City acquired land through condemnation in 2006 for construction of Fire Station 61 located at 1935 E. Indian School Road. The acquisition excluded a 21 x 49-foot billboard site located adjacent to the existing driveway and in front of the fire station, just south of the northern property line. The billboard was relocated away from the driveway to remove the billboard obstruction to a location near the western property line. Acquisition of the original billboard site is necessary to complete the fire station site and to avoid any future improvements within this area which would interfere with operations.
The parcel affected by acquisition and included in this request is identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number 119-28-135A located at 1937 E. Indian School Road.
Financial Impact
Funding for this transaction is available in the Fire Department's Operating Budget.
Location
1937 E. Indian School Road
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.