AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.b
 

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT
 
DATE:
October 14, 2026
 
SUBMITTED BY:
Corey Fortin, City Administration
 
ITEM TYPE:
Contract
 
AGENDA SECTION:

NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL

 
SUBJECT:

Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1310 4th Avenue West

 
SUGGESTED ACTION:

Approval

 
Is this item Quasi-Judicial?
No
 
Does this item require a public hearing?
No
 
EXPLANATION:

The City has identified the need to purchase the property located at 1310 4th Avenue West for the relocation of Lift Station #8. Lift Station #8 is currently in design and slated for construction start next calendar year and is majority funded through external grants, appropriations, and awards. The property was appraised at $500,000.00. The City and Seller negotiated for a proposed purchase and sale price of $525,000.00, which includes a 5% premium over the appraised value based on the City's need for the parcel for a future public purpose. 

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

$525,000.00 purchase price, plus related transactional costs from the Water/Sewer Fund.

 
ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION:

Reviewed and approved by Blalock Walters.

 
SUGGESTED MOTION:

Motion to approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale for 1310 4th Avenue West and authorize the Mayor to execute the same, and further authorize the Mayor to execute the closing documents necessary to effectuate the purchase upon the satisfactory completion of due diligence.

 
ATTACHMENTS:
Purchase and Sale Agreement