City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 7, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-10 Purchase Agreement with the City of Salinas
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Purchase Agreement with the City of Salinas to acquire a 0.3 acre parcel (APN 223-061-002-000) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project.
BACKGROUND
Delivery of the 1.0 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project is underway. The City purchased five parcels totaling 54 acres over the last 20 years that abut the east property line of the existing Wastewater Treatment Plan to prepare for the expansion of the City’s wastewater system.
A small parcel that is next to the current Wastewater Treatment Plant is owned by the City of Salinas as it previously had a FAA beacon that was a landmark for aircraft headed to the Salinas Municipal Airport as it was exactly 10 miles away from the airport. Several years ago, the beacon was superseded by other technology and was removed.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
This parcel is a small but necessary property for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. City of Salinas staff determined that the parcel is no longer needed and offered to sell it to the City of Gonzales for its fair market value. The Salinas City Council approved selling the parcel at their January 11, 2022 City Council meeting.
City staff and the City Attorney reviewed the purchase agreement and purchase price, and staff recommends that the City Council authorize execution of the purchase agreement with the City of Salinas AGENDA
ITEM
8 for an amount not-to-exceed of $18,946. The contracted City Surveyor, (Polaris Consulting) prepared two quitclaim deeds that are part of the purchase agreement.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Constructing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project will allow the City of Gonzales to serve residential, commercial and industrial development.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
The $18,946 purchase price will be funded by Sewer Impact Fees as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project.
CONCLUSIONS
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Purchase Agreement with the City of Salinas to acquire a 0.3 acre parcel (APN 223-061-002-000) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2022-10
2. Purchase Agreement with the City of Salinas to acquire the 0.3 acre parcel for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project