Title
Authorization to Sell a Strip of City-owned Land Bifurcated from 2121 N. 83rd Ave., South of an Irrigation Ditch (Ordinance S-48450)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sell a strip of City-owned land bifurcated from 2121 N. 83rd Ave., south of an irrigation ditch, via direct sale to the adjacent property owner. Additionally request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The strip of land to be sold is along the southern property boundary of the Ak Chin Pavilion outdoor concert venue located at 2121 N. 83rd Ave. and is bifurcated from the improved site by an irrigation ditch. The Parks and Recreation Department received approval from the Parks and Recreation Board on Oct. 28, 2021, to sell directly to Wiley Baker Farms Limited Partnership, an Arizona Limited Partnership, its successors, and assigns ("Purchaser"). The strip of land contains approximately 25,197 square feet adjacent to the Wiley Baker Farm located at 8002 W. McDowell Rd. and is within a gate owned by the Purchaser. The Purchaser is currently maintaining the strip of land.
The City and Purchaser will 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 land will be conveyed by special warranty deed, with the purchase price based on a valuation of the land. The Purchaser will pay all closing costs, including the cost of a survey. The land will be sold subject to all existing easements and encumbrances.
Financial Impact
Revenue will be reflective of the market value of the property.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Parks and Recreation Department received approval from the Parks and Recreation Board on Oct. 28, 2021.
Location
2121 N. 83rd Ave., within the southern boundary of Maricopa County Assessor parcel number 102-37-009.
Council District 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.