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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 0518 CC REG ITEM 08P1 � r o� � r j�/j AGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Steven G. Hayes, Economic Development Manager DATE: May 6, 1994 (CC meeting of 05/18/94) SUBJECT: Consider Appropriation from Gas Tax Funds for Acquisition of Property at 675 Moorpark Avenue (Moss -APN 511- 05 -06). BACKGROUND: The City of Moorpark has been in negotiations for the purchase of the property known as 675 Moorpark Avenue, owned by Betty Moss. The property will be utilized by the Public Works Department for equipment and materials storage as an interim use until the development plans for this area has been finalized and approved. DISCUSSION• This property contains approximately 10,096 square feet of land and has a 1,333 square foot structure presently being used as a plumbing shop. The property is zoned C -2 with frontage on Moorpark Avenue. The property is offered at a purchase price of $170,000.00 with one half (1/2) of the cost of purchase (escrow fees and title costs) to be paid by the owner and buyer. The terms of the acquisition will have escrow open as soon as possible with escrow closing within three (3) months. The three month escrow will allow the present tenant to find a new location and relocate their business. FUNDING• Since this property is proposed to be used for Public Works purposes on an interim basis it is recommended that Gas Tax Funds be allocated for the purchase of this property in an amount not to exceed $172,500. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for appropriation of $172,500 from Gas Tax Funds for purchase of 675 Moorpark Avenue. ( ': \WP51 \I.AW\A(i1:NDA \S(3H94043 AGN