Resolution No. 2026-058
Resolution No. 2026-058
June 3, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-058
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE SMART
TECHNOLOGY BUILDING LOCATED AT 793 N. “E”
STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA;
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, OR DESIGNEE, TO AMEND
THE FY 2025/26 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,667,740.13 FROM THE GENERAL FUND – FUND
BALANCE TO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION ;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ALL
RELATED ESC ROW AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS, IN A
FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, NECESSARY
TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION ; AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH ALL REQUIRED DUE
DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO TITLE REVIEW, ALTA/NSPS SURVEY,
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS, ENGINEERING AND
STRUCTURAL EV ALUATIONS, CODE AND ADA
COMPLIANCE REVIEW, AND MECHANICAL,
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBIN G, AND FIRE/LIFE SAFETY
ASSESSMENTS, AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS
REASONABLY NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
PURCHASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL
DIRECTION.
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino City Unified School District owns the property commonly known as the Smart Technology Building, located at 793 N. “E” Street, San Bernardino, California, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 0140-281-41-0000 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (the “City”) has identified the Property as suitable for municipal use, including potential public safety operations; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the Property will support the City’s operational needs and promote the efficient use of public facilities; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2025, during Closed Session, the Mayor and City Council authorized staff to proceed with negotiations for the acquisition of the Property utilizing the City’s General Fund, in lieu of permit or development impact fee waivers; and
Resolution No. 2026-058
Resolution No. 2026-058
June 3, 2026
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase price for the Property is Three Million Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($3,667,740.13), subject to customary escrow adjustments and prorations; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition will be subject to completion of due diligence activities, including but not limited to title review, environmental assessments, survey review, engineering and structural analysis, and evaluation of building systems; and WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary agreements and documents required to complete the acquisition of the Property in a form approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby approve the purchase of the Smart Technology Building located at 793 N. “E” Street, San Bernardino, California, more particularly described in Exhibit A (Legal Description) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for a purchase price not to exceed $3,667,740.13, funded by the City’s General Fund.
SECTION 3. The Director of Finance and Management Services, or designee, is hereby authorized to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget in the amount of $3,667,740.13 from the General Fund – Fund Balance to support the acquisition of the Property.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or designee , is hereby authorized to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement, escrow instructions, and all related documents necessary to complete the acquisition of the Property, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
SECTION 5. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to deposit up to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) into escrow as an earnest money deposit in accordance with the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
SECTION 6. The City Manager, or designee, is further authorized to complete all necessary due diligence activities, including but not limited to title review, ALTA/NSPS survey, environmental assessments, engineering and structural analyses, and evaluation of buildi ng systems and code compliance.
SECTION 7. Escrow for the transaction shall be administered by Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, or another escrow holder as approved by the City Manager, and the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute escrow instructions and related closing documents.
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Resolution No. 2026-058
June 3, 2026
SECTION 8. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all additional actions reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and complete the acquisition of the Property.
SECTION 9. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 3
rd day of June 2026.
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Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
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Telecia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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June 3, 2026
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO)
I, Telicia Lopez, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2026-058, adopted at a regular meeting held at the 20
th day of May, 2026 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this __ day of June 2026.
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Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk