Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso, P.L.S., Land Engineer
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SUBJECT: Purchase Property for Well Site 21, Project No. 113026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider reapproving the Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property with the County of Merced for property located at the corner of G Street and Bellevue Road for future Well Site 21.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property with the County of Merced for the property know as APN 224-020-016; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
California Revenue and Tax Code - Part 6. Tax Sales, Chapter 8. Deed to State, County or Public Agencies.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2014-15 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced was notified of a tax-defaulted property located on the southwest corner of G Street and Bellevue Road (APN 224-020-016). The subject property is a 0.47 acre open space lot and is located directly adjacent to future Well Site 21. The property would provide much needed space for storage buildings, materials, and miscellaneous items.
At the September 15, 2014, meeting, Council approved a purchase agreement with the County of Merced for the subject property in the not to exceed amount of $6,000. The City was notified of the final purchase price on September 30, 2014 (see attachment 2), and a check for $4,095.78 was deposited with the County of Merced shortly thereafter.
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