Staff is asking for direction from Council to proceed taking the necessary actions for the donation of this parcel to the Better Billings Foundation to be voted upon at a future Regular Business meeting.

In 2009, Council approved Resolution No. 10-19008 (see Attachment A) authorizing staff to dispose and transfer by warranty deed to the Better Billings Foundation, property as shown in the Amended Plat of Tract 1 of the Amended Plat of Sahara Park, Sahara Sands Subdivision 2nd Filing and of Sahara Park, Sahara Sands Subdivision First Filing.  See Attachment B, note hatched area. 

The Better Billings Foundation is desirous to acquire the remaining tract of land (Tract 2-A 2.5 acres) to make improvements to it to enhance their existing Oasis swimming complex operations.  See Attachment B portion highlighted in yellow.  Also see Better Billings Foundation presentation Attachment C and letter, Attachment D.

The Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Board recommends this land be donated to the Better Billings Foundation.

Staff is requesting direction for the disposal of this land. 
   

City Council may:

• Direct staff to proceed with the donation of this parcel to the Better Billings Foundation, or
• Disapprove the donation and provide staff with additional guidance. 

Not known at this time.