Agenda No. 7.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | May 21, 2024 |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Community Servic |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-55 - Authorizing the acceptance of a property donation, generally 0.43 acres located on the northwest side of FM 1518 at the intersection of FM 1518 and Commercial Place (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum) |
BACKGROUND
The City was contacted by the owner of an approximately 0.43-acre property located on the northwest side of FM 1518, at the intersection of FM 1518 and Commercial Place, about wanting to donate the property to the City. The property has a structure on it that is out of compliance and there is an open code enforcement case on the property currently. The owner does not want to remediate the issues on the property and would prefer to donate it to the city. The property is zoned GB-2 (General Business II) but is encumbered by regulatory floodway and floodplain. City staff have done due diligence and received estimates on remediating the property.
Lead Testing on Paint - $2,000 to $3,000
Demolish the structure - $10,000.
Remove Concrete Pad after demolition - $5,000. (optional)
Total Estimate = $18,000
The assessed value of the property is $88,610. The property is along the Cibolo Creek Trail corridor, which is a strategic area where future trails are planned to interconnect with the other bordering cities' trail systems. Thus, city staff recommends accepting the donation, remediating the property, and holding the property as open space pending future development of the Cibolo Creek Trail system.
Additionally, the Schertz Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommended the acceptance of the property at their September 25, 2023 meeting.
Lead Testing on Paint - $2,000 to $3,000
Demolish the structure - $10,000.
Remove Concrete Pad after demolition - $5,000. (optional)
Total Estimate = $18,000
The assessed value of the property is $88,610. The property is along the Cibolo Creek Trail corridor, which is a strategic area where future trails are planned to interconnect with the other bordering cities' trail systems. Thus, city staff recommends accepting the donation, remediating the property, and holding the property as open space pending future development of the Cibolo Creek Trail system.
Additionally, the Schertz Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommended the acceptance of the property at their September 25, 2023 meeting.
GOAL
Approve Resolution 24-R-55 to accept the property donation.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The property is along the Cibolo Creek Trail corridor, which is a strategic area where future trails are planned to interconnect with the other bordering cities' trail systems. The top need listed in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan is more hike and bike trails and city staff is working on acquring more linkages for future trails.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Resolution 24-R-55 to accept the property donation.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to remediate the property is estimated at $18,000 and will be paid for out of the Parks General Fund budget. This item was not budgeted, but we are shifting some minor priorities in order to capitalize on this opportunity.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 24-R-55.