ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager
DATE: October 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Agreement with Buena Vista 6577 LLC ($371,000) for the purchase of real property located east of Buena Vista Road and North of McCutchen Road for a domestic water well.
(Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield is acquiring land for the future construction of a domestic water well site to provide drinking water for City customers. The property being acquired is located east of Buena Vista Road and north of McCutchen Road. The purchase price of $371,000 represents the fair market value based on an appraisal obtained by an independent local appraiser.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the purchase is budgeted from the Water Departments Domestic Enterprise Fund. There is no General Fund impact because of this transaction.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Agreement