City of Mesquite, Texas - File #: 24-7089

• File #: 24-7089
• Version: 1
• Name: Property Acquisition 2105 Lawson/2900 Berry Rd.
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/21/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/4/2024
• Final action: 3/4/2024
• Title: Approve the purchase of a tract of land containing approximately 15.87 acres and being located in the W.W. Bruton Survey, Abstract No. 160, City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, and being commonly referred to as 2105 Lawson Road and 2900 Berry Drive (the "Property") from White Orchid Holding Co. (the "Seller") for the purchase price of $500,000.00, plus closing costs, and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Real Estate Sales Contract between the Seller and the City for the purchase of the Property, and to execute all other documents and take all other actions necessary or requested to finalize the closing and purchase of the Property.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/4/2024	1	City Council	Approved	Pass

Title

Approve the purchase of a tract of land containing approximately 15.87 acres and being located in the W.W. Bruton Survey, Abstract No. 160, City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, and being commonly referred to as 2105 Lawson Road and 2900 Berry Drive (the “Property”) from White Orchid Holding Co. (the “Seller”) for the purchase price of $500,000.00, plus closing costs, and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Real Estate Sales Contract between the Seller and the City for the purchase of the Property, and to execute all other documents and take all other actions necessary or requested to finalize the closing and purchase of the Property.

Body

This property acquisition is a continuation of the City’s purchase of property along Berry Road in lieu of constructing expensive drainage and road improvements along this section of roadway.  This 15.87-acre tract is adjacent to City of Mesquite property to the east and Mesquite Metro Airport property to the north.  The property has future value for economic development and possible airport expansion plans.

Financial Implications

Funding for this purchase will be provided from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund.

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends approval of the purchase.

Attachment(s)

Map

Survey

Drafter

Mark Kerby

Head of Department

Cliff Keheley