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CITY OF CARLSBAD I) '. r,+ *
P Initial: u &5- Dept. Head AGENDA BILL NO.
DATE : June 3, 1980
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
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City Mgr-
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LAND ACQUISITION EAST OF LIBRARY Sub j ect :
Statement of the Matter
Staff has had ongoing discussions with the owner of the 2.5 acre
parcel east of the City Library.
In October 1979, staff offered $388,000 for this property. Sinct
that time repeated effort has been made to come to an agreement
with the owner without success.
On May 16, 1980, staff received the letter which is an Exhibit.
The owner states that a long term lease of the land might be
considered. Staff is of the opinion that this proposal is unsat.
isfactory as improvements will undoubtedly be placed on this
property.
at that time.
The other consideration is for the City to purchase land of
equal value and trade for this property.
been able to locate such suitable property.
The third consideration is for the City to condemn the land.
This procedure has not been followed by Council in the past.
Additionally, this procedure would increase acquisition costs
substantially. Consequently, staff is requesting that Council
make a determination of how they wish to proceed.
Eventually they would revert to the owner of record
Again, staff has not
Exhibit
Letter from owner dated May 16, 1980.
Fiscal Impact
None at this time.
Recommend at ions
That Council instruct staff how they want to proceed with
acquisition of this land.
-_ Council Action:
6-3-80 Council directed staff to proceeed with the necessary steps to obtain the land, to include condemnation.
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May 16,1980
Mr. William C. Baldwin
Assistant City Manager City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Mr. Baldwin:
I am writing in response to your letter regarding the City's
offer to purchase my property located at the northwest
corner of Highland Drive and Elm Avenue in Carlsbad.
First, I would like to reaffirm what I have said in previous
conversations, that is, I really do not want to sell the property and am really reluctant to enter into discussions
regarding a sale. However, if it came to the point where
I absolutely had to consider and discuss a possible sale,
I would ask that the City outline the possibilities of a
long term lease; something concrete for my consideration.
Second, I might consider trading the property for something
of equal value if the City had a definite proposal but I
must say again, that my first preference is not to sell at
all.
I do want to thank you for the understanding you have shown
when we have had our discussions.
Sincerely, \ .- >. ,
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Mrs. Opal Law 2945 Highland Carlsbad, California
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