REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 8, 2018
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
CRAIG L. HANSEN, Supervising Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
CATHY RODRIGUEZ, Senior Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the sale of abandoned water well property on APN 474-226-12ST & 14S (PS-276) to Ms. Susan Diane Artis (County of Fresno)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15312(b) for the sale of a small abandoned water well property.
2. Approve the sale of a small abandoned water well property known as APN 474-226-12ST & 14S (PS-276) on the southwest corner of Fowler Avenue and Dwight Way to adjacent property owner Ms. Susan Diane Artis.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15312(b) and approve the sale of a small abandoned water well property on the southwest corner of Fowler Avenue and Dwight Way to adjacent property owner Ms. Susan Diane Artis for the purchase price of $3,640; and authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In order to eliminate maintenance costs and return land to the tax roll, it is proposed the City sell a small abandoned well property to Susan Diane Artis. The site is approximately 3,640 square feet and is located on the southwest corner of Fowler Avenue and Dwight Avenue. The property is too small for independent development and can only be utilized by the adjacent property owner. The property is being sold "as is" and Ms. Artis has provided a cashier's check in the amount of $3,640.
BACKGROUND
The City owns a number of abandoned water well properties which are no longer i...
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