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FC CASE DISCUSSION OF ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY NEAR THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY By: Dean Kapler, Public Works Director Background: Fol' some time Public Works Staff has been analyzing different options to facilitate a Salt Storage Building. Included were both on and off site options. During this effort the property immediately north of the Public Works Facility was discussed and researched. The property is 87,120 square feet or 2 acres. It currently has a 5000 square foot concrete/metal building which is heated and insulated. The building has been in a state of little to no maintenance for several years, causing the outside to be littered with debris and overgrown with grass and weeds. Public Works staff feels the site would be an excellent choice to acquire for several reasons. The current facility is bordered by Jaspar Street to the east, the Railroad to the south and 142nd to the north. The facility is basically landlocked. By acquiring property immediately adjacent to the existing, PW would nearly double its land size. Also the 5000 square foot building could be used as an interim salt storage building along with needed storage room in the future. Staff feels that if the property is acquired, PW will have adequate space for many years into the future. Also expanding in a linear direction is preferred over expanding on a different location. The property has been appraised by BCL Appraisers. Information of the appraisal will be available at the meeting. Financing: Per discussions with the Finance Director, this project could be financed from the Public Facilities Construction Fund, which has adequate funding to support this project. Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to begin negotiations for the acquisition of the property (PIN 27-32-25-33-0012). Council Action: Based on discussion. Reviewed By: City Administrator Finance Director Public Works Director FC 03/14/00