REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Remon Habib, City Engineer
Date:July 9, 2024
Subject:Purchase of Real Property for Drainage Purposes (APN 378-030-027) Recommendation
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF ONE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX- DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR THE APPROXIMATE PURCHASE PRICE OF $90,887.19 PLUS ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 378- 030-027; and
Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for the Acquisition of the property in final form as approved by the City attorney.
Background
APN 378-030-027 is located on Collier Avenue north of Riverside Dr./Hwy 74. The parcel was created by Parcel Map 32991 and is designated as a “wetlands area-not a building site”. APN 378-030-027 is available a a tax-defaulted property from the County of Riverside.
Discussion
The parcel is undevelopable and will be used for drainage purposes. The location is optimum as the discharge point for drainage facilities for a future storm drain system to drain Collier Avenue as well as surrounding parcels. The area has historically been subject to flooding.
Fiscal Impact
The approximate purchase price is $90,887.19 plus customary administrative and closing costs.
Funding is allocated under the City’s Drainage Fund.
Purchase of Real Property
Attachments
Attachment 1- Resolution
Exhibit A – Resolution Exhibit
Attachment 2 - Agreement to Purchase Letter
Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
Engineering