TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Scott Agajanian, Economic Development Director
PREPARED BY: Tiffany Israel, City Attorney
SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Exchange of a Portion of City-Owned Real Property (APN 963-060-086) for Real Property Owned by a Third Party (APN 963-060-065) and Appropriation for the Development of Fire Station 6 to Serve the Community
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Exchange Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (Agreement) between the City of Murrieta (City) and Scott-Murrieta Service Station, LP, a California limited partnership, Bonsall Service Station, LP, a California limited partnership and Murrieta Marketplace Holdings, LP, a California limited partnership (jointly and severally the Private Owner) and appropriation of $1,000,000 as memorialized in Resolution No. 24-4794, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving the Exchange of a Portion of the City-Owned Real Property (APN 963-060-086) Plus Payment of $1,000,000 for the Real Property Located at APN 963-060-065 for the Purpose of Acquiring it for Development as a New Fire Station to Serve the Community; and
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budgets as specified in the fiscal impact statement.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On September 3, 2024, the City Council enacted Resolution 24-4782 pursuant to Section 400 of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines, finding that the City property that is proposed to be transferred for land to build a new fire station is "exempt surplus land" under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(C) (Vote 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
BACKGROUND
The City has identified a critical need to establish a new fire station to enhance emergency response time and capabilities to ensure safety and well-being for the community. This Exchange Agreeme...
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