REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 2014
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
BY: CRAIG L. HANSEN, Supervising Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a sale of a portion of excess property in the San Joaquin River bottom just east of Fig Garden Golf Course:
1. Adopt a finding of a categorical exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(c) (existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a grant deed for the sale of a portion of excess property in the amount of $25,000.00 to Michael and Jeanne Adams located on the former Fresno Traction Company right of way, now known as River Bottom Road, just east of Fig Garden Golf Course in the San Joaquin River bottom APN 405-030-XR
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RECOMMENDATION
To approve the sale of 0.315 acres of excess City property located in the San Joaquin River bottom just east of Fig Garden Golf Course to Michael and Jeanne Adams for $25,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Michael and Jeanne Adams attempted to purchase the property located on the former Fresno Traction Company right of way, now known as River Bottom Road, just east of Fig Garden Golf Course in the San Joaquin River bottom APN 405-030-XR ("Property") from Fresno County years ago, but the County instead sold the property to the City of Fresno in 1991. It has since sat unused and vacant. Due to individuals loitering and recent fires, one of which burned down the house of the Adams' neighbor, the Adams approached the City about purchasing a portion of the right of way which abuts the back of their existing property. Staff agreed to sell the Property to the Adams for the internal appraised price of $25,000, pending approval...
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