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Consider approval of ballot language for a Proposition to sell approximately 171.393 acres of City park land described as 3811 South Belt Line Road, containing 87.727 acres, and 4600 Mercury Road, containing 83.666 acres, the entirety of which is located in the City of Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas.
CITY OF MESQUITE PROPOSITION A
Shall the City of Mesquite City Council be authorized to: (1) convey by sale up to approximately 171.393 acres of City park land, including adjacent parcels of approximately 87.727 acres of land located at 3811 South Belt Line Road and approximately 83.666 acres of land located at 4600 Mercury Road, the entirety of which is located in the City of Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas, and (2) use the proceeds of the conveyance for the funding and enhancement of the City of Mesquite park and recreation system?
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In 1994, the City of Mesquite purchased approximately 385 acres of property near the intersection of McKenzie Road and Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard. The property was part of a foreclosure made by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD). Nearly half of this property was located within the city limits of Balch Springs. The initial plan for the property was the development of a multisport athletic complex and other park uses. As development has progressed in the community and need for additional athletic fields has diminished, it was determined that all of the property was no longer needed for this purpose. Staff has previously briefed Council on options for this property and staff has been directed to pursue the sale of the portion of property within the city limits of Balch Springs. There is significant property remaining within the Mesquite City Limits for future park/city use.
The original purchase of this property was made with Park Bonds and state law requires that any property purchased in this manner that is sold, must dedicate any proceeds from the sale toward other park projects....
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