RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ACQUISITION OF JONES STREET PROPERTY PARCEL #125-
200-046
WHEREAS, both the City's adopted Active Transportation Plan and the Transit Division's Autonomous Shuttle Feasibility study identify the acquisition of the vacant lot which runs parallel to Jones Street, as necessary for the extension of the multi -use trail; and
WHEREAS, informal discussions with a representative of the property owners suggest they are amenable to an offer for the sale of the property; and WHEREAS, Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and the Califomia Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines requires that a govemment agency offer private parties Just Compensation for the acquisition of real property; and WHEREAS, the market value for the property is based upon an appraisal done by a certified and state -licensed appraiser, prepared in accordance with accepted appraisal principles and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the appraisal has taken into consideration the highest and best use of the affected property, the size of the land, any improvements located thereon, and all other factors that affect fair market value, and suggests the total Just Compensation figure of $412,000; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby recommends purchasing this property for the full amount the property has appraised for, subject to the property owner conveying this property to the City free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, other than public utility easements and public rights -of -way. The City would pay all usual and necessary escrow, title, transfer, and recording fees associated with this purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to negotiate and execute all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of the Assessor Parcel Number 125-200-046 from HT Partners, Califomia Limited Partnership, representing 74,923± sq. ft. (1.72± acres) of the abandoned railroad, based on the appraisal report for Just Compensation of $412,000 for the extension of the Jones St. multimodal trail.
2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City
Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 7th day of February 2023.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department Director