HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - - 2003-246 - 7/29/2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-246
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PUBLIC BENEFIT
FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SOUTH MARKS AND WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUES TO
CONVEY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A HOME FOR AMERICAN MILITARY
VETERANS
WHEREAS, the State of California (State) is seeking to acquire a site to develop a
Veterans Home (Home) in Fresno County; and
WHEREAS, the State has reviewed eight sites and selected a site on the
southeast corner of South Marks and West California adjacent to the proposed Running
Horse development as the preferred site (Site) (attached Exhibit 1); and
WHEREAS, The State requires the land be donated with a commitment to provide
utilities; and
WHEREAS, local veterans have requested that the City acquire the Site and
convey it to the State; and
WHEREAS, the construction and operation of the Site will provide substantial
public benefits in the form of job creation, enhanced sales tax revenue and stimulus for
further economic development in Southwest Fresno all as quantified in the attached
July 29, 2003 Staff Report and related exhibits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as
follows: --
1. The Council finds that the public benefits associated with the construction
and operation of the Home, including job creation, increased sales tax revenue and
stimulus for further Southwest Fresno economic development justify the total payment of
$756,250 (an additional $247, 500 over and above the City appraisal)to acquire the Site.
2. The Council approves the acquisition of the Site and authorizes the City
Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement on the terms set forth in his July 24,
2003 Letter of Intent.
3. The Site purchase will be accomplished through an escrow account which
will be opened immediately upon adoption of this resolution. The terms of the escrow will
include the completion of all necessary actions under the California Environmental
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Quality Act and annexation of the Site to the City along with standard escrow
instructions.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, REBECCA E. KLISCH, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on
the 29diday of July, 2003.
AYES Calhoun, Dages, Duncan, Perea, Sterling, Boyajian
NOES : Castillo
ABSENT None
ABSTAIN None
Mayor Approval: August 4 , 2003
Mayor Approval/No Return: N/A , 2003
Mayor Veto: N/A , 2003
Council Override Vote: N/A , 2003
REBECCA E. KLISCH
City Clerk
BY:
Deputy
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FROM: REBECCA E. KLISCH, City Clerk CITY CLERK, FREUffi&e=Request:
SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COUNCIL ACTION By:
FOR APPROVAL OR VETO Deputy
At the Council meeting of 07/29/03 , Council adopted the attached Resolution No. 2003-246 ,
entitled establishing public benefit findings and approving acquisition of property - Military Veterans
Home (9:30 a.m.) , by the following vote:
Ayes Calhoun, Dages, Duncan, Perea, Sterling, Boyajian
Noes Castillo
Absent None
Abstain None
Please indicate either your formal approval or veto by completing the following sections and
executing and dating your action. Please file the completed memo with the Clerk's office on or
before 08/08/03 . Failure to file this memo with the Clerk's office within the required time limit shall
constitute approval of the ordinance, resolution or action, and it shall take effect without the Mayor's
signed approval.
Thank you.
APPROVED:
VETOED for the following reasons: (Written objections are required by Charter; attach additional
sheets if necessary.)
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COUNCIL OVERRIDE ACTION: Date:
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