REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 15, 2020
FROM: WILMA QUAN, City Manager
Office of Mayor and City Manager's Office
BY: ALDI DODDS, Deputy City Manager
Office of Mayor and City Manager's Office
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the acquisition of 1625 G Street (APN 465-084-30):
1. Adopt a finding that this approval is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3), and that it can be see with certainty that there is no possibility that this approval will have significant effect on the environment.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with 1626 Fresno MRP, LLC, in the amount of $5,750,000 for real property located at 1625 G Street (APN 465-084-30) (District 3).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding that this approval is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3); approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with 1626 Fresno MRP, LLC, in the amount of $5,750,000 for real property located at 1625 G Street (APN 465-084-30); and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Increased demand for City services has caused various departments to outgrow existing facilities. To efficiently meet current and future service needs, the Department of Public Utilities is considering the acquisition of 1625 G Street for a new Operations and Maintenance Facility. The Facility would consolidate office space, warehousing, maintenance shops and equipment yards for the Water Division, Solid Waste Management Division, Utilities Planning and Engineering (UP&E), and Administration services. Approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement provides the City an exclusive right to negotiate and a 75-day due diligence period to conduct environmental site assessments and building inspection. Funding is included i...
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