Title
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the exchange of property with the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for the construction of a gymnasium for Vanston Middle School on property commonly known as 2913 Oates Drive, Mesquite, Texas, in exchange for MISD land containing tennis courts on property commonly known as 3230 Karla Drive, Mesquite, Texas, finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to MISD’s use of the land, and all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the exchange agreement with MISD and all documents necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated in the exchange agreement.
Body
MISD is currently designing the addition of a second gymnasium for Vanston Middle School, with construction scheduled to begin in mid-2019. A portion of the proposed gymnasium footprint is located on City owned property within Vanston Park.
MISD has proposed an equal land swap of 0.7297 acres, exchanging land with existing tennis courts for the land necessary for the gymnasium.
State law allows for the sale/transfer of property to a nonprofit organization for a use that primarily promotes a public purpose of the municipality.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Property Map
Drafter
Sean P. Fox
Head of Department
Sean P. Fox