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3773 Supplement No. Initial:
November 16,1976
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GREENWOOD PROPERTY REPORT
Statement of the Pldatter
At the Council meeting on September 21, 1976, the staff was
requested to research the Greenwood property with relation to value, cost of Parks and Recreation Department relocation, and possible usage of the property if retained.
Exhibit
Report to City Manager from Assistant City Manager dated October 2
1976.
Recommendation
Counci 1 action
11-16-76 The City Council ordered the report filed, and staff was instructed to
prepare a Public Facilities Assessment report.
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DATE : OCTOBER 27, 1976
TO : CITY MANAGER
FROM: Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: GREENWOOD PROPERTY
The City Council requested staff to research the Greenwood
property in relation to its estimated value, cost of Parks
and Recreation Department relocation, and possible usage
of the property if retained.
Staff investigations indicate an approximate value of
between $175,000 to $200,000. An MA1 appraisal would be
required to establish a minimum bid price if the property
were to be offered for sale. The price would be somewhat
affected by conditions placed on the property by the City
pertaining to site development.
Some concern has been expressed as to whether or not
Mrs. Greenwood intended the property to be used solely for Parks and Recreation purposes. A letter in the City files from Mrs. Greenwood indicates her desire that the City retai
all rights and usage of the property,
In September, 1958, the City executed a lease and option to purchase the property from Mrs. Greenwood for $20,000. It was suggested to Mrs. Greenwood that the property be apprais by the Carlsbad Realty Board. While there is no documented
appraisal in our files, from personal memory, I believe
Mr. C. D. McClellan did make this appraisal for the City on
behalf of the Carlsbad Realty Board. The term of the lease
was for five years, October 1, 1958 to October 1, 1963 with
an initial payment of $2,000 and semiannual payments of
$1,200. Mrs. Greenwood was to pay the taxes and the City
would pay the utilities and assessments; further, Mrs. Greei
wood was to be provided with a life estate in the property
until such time as she quitclaimed or abandoned the propert!
The City exercised its option on November 27, 1963 having
paid Mrs. Greenwood a total of $10,402.54. The balance of
$9,597.46 was then paid, bringing the total sum paid to the
agreed price of $20,000. On December 8, 1969 the City
received a quitclaim deed from Mrs. Greenwood.
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October 27, 1976
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Subject: Gneenwood Property
There are three possible sites for relocation of the
Parks and Recreation Department:
Magee Property
The Magee property is presently being renovated.
additional cost would be a Xerox machine and other office
machines in order to eliminate travel time between that
location and City Hall. The property could accommodate
Parks and Recreation equipment as there is sufficient land
available for parking.
paving by City crews. completed by January, 19.77.
St. Patrick Church Property (Harding Street Community Center
It is estimated by the Parks and Recreation Director that th necessary remodeling and renovating of the buildings will co
$60,000 to bring these facilities up to City standards. this is done the Parks and Recreation Department could occup a portion of this space. Their equipment, however, would ha to be stored at the City Yard.
could be completed in early 1977.
Leased Property
One location has been found on Oak Avenue adjoining the present City Yard facility which would be available in about
one month. The building contains 3,100 sq. ft. and the rent
would be approximately $700 per month. There is a small are
which could be used for parking, however, the Parks and
Recreation equipment would have to be stored at the City Yar This building would adequately house the department and migh be a possible location for a Redevelopment Coordinator's office. It would cost around $20,000 to remodel the buildin
including interior wall replacement, alterations to the structure to provide a reception area, an additional restroo
carpeting and painting. An interior plan should be prepared
to facilitate the best use of the building.
Consideration could be given to relocating other departments of the City to the Oak Street location, such as the Building
Department. The Parks and Recreation personnel could be moved into the City Hall building, however, their equipment would have to be stored at the City Yard.
The only
This might entail some asphalt The property renovation should be
If
If the work started now, it
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Subject: Greenwood Property
Retaining the Greenwood Property
If the property were to be retained, consideration should
be given to renovating and remodeling the building. It
does not adequately house the Parks and Recreation admin-
istrative staff and is in a bad state of repair. Approxi- mately $15,000 for carpeting, interior painting, additional restroom, and remodeling. To build an additional 2,000 sq. ft. comparable to the present City Hall would cost approximately $90,000. This figure is based on information obtained from the Marshall and Stevens evaluation handbook updated to October 1, 1976 for government building costs.
Marshall and Stevens rate a "good" office building structure
at $34.00 per sq. ft. It would not be decorative concrete
block but good wood/stucco construction. An additional
2,000 sq. ft. of office space at this figure indicates a
building price of $68,000. Remodeling and renovating of
the present structure, if possible, would probably cost an additional $25,000, bringing the total cost to approximately
$100,000 to bring this property to full usage. This would
provide room to house another City department and could
provide additional parking for the City Hall.
There has been no detailed study at this time as to the feasibility of using this property for additional City Hall space. The question is, is this site as suitable as other sites in close proximity to City Hall?
After Council has had an opportunity to review this report, if additional information is required, staff will be happy to obtain it.
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WILLIAM C. BALDWIN
Assistant City Manager
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