Title
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Metallic Land Company, LLC, to purchase approximately 2.2664 acres of land (the Property) for the replacement of Fire Station No. 4, the Property being generally located south of Sandy Lane, east of Rodeo Center Boulevard and north of New Market Road in Mesquite, Texas, and being adjacent to existing Fire Station No. 4, for the purchase price of $123,000.00 and related closing costs and authorizing the City Manager to execute all other documents and take all other actions necessary or requested to complete the closing and purchase of the property.
Body
The Mesquite Fire Department has identified a 2.2664-acre site for the construction of a new fire station to replace the existing Fire Station No. 4. The parcel is located immediately south of the existing fire station. The property was appraised at a market value of $246,000.00 on July 21, 2017. The landowner rejected an initial offer for the donation of the parcel and made a counter offer of $123,000.00 with a special provision to amend the City’s thoroughfare plan to include a street connecting Rodeo Drive to IH-635. The City will pay all closing costs associated with the purchase.
Financial Implications
The project budget for the replacement of Fire Station No. 4 is $7.23 million. The land acquisition cost will come from this project budgeted amount.
Recommended/Desired Action
Authorize the City Manager to execute the sales contract and closing documents for the purchase of the 2.2664-acre land parcel.
Attachment(s)
Location Map
Drafter
Mark Kerby
Head of Department
Mark Kerby