HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2015-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO OBJECT TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX-DEFAULT
PROPERTY SALE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 670-213-009-4 AND
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $29,715.90 PLUS NOTICING,
APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector's office has notified
public agencies of its intent to sell tax-defaulted property for purposes of collecting back
taxes and penalties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City ("City") received notice of intent to sell tax
defaulted property located at the northwest corner of Ramon Road and El Toro Road in
the City, bearing Riverside County Assessor's Parcel Number 670-231-009-4
("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City reviewed the Property and determined that it is desirable for
stormwater and drainage management purposes; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2015, the City Council authorized the City Manager to
submit an Application to Purchase Tax-Default property and make a minimum bid offer
for the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Property lot size is approximately nine thousand, seven
hundred and twenty six feet (9,726) square feet; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the City's acquisition is approximately $29,715.90, plus
all cost of sale including, but not limited to, title, due diligence and non-refundable cost
of the legal notices published in the Desert Sun newspaper ("Acquisition Cost"); and
WHEREAS, based on research conducted by City Staff, the fair market value of
the Property is in excess of the Acquisition Cost, and is very likely well in excess of the
Acquisition Costs; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase the Property from the Riverside County
Treasurer-Tax collector, and has sufficient available funds to complete the purchase;
and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the Property furthers the City's Mission of "moving
Cathedral City forward with commitment, pride and excellence; creating a safe, inclusive
and progressive community; providing quality service; valuing fairness, balance and
trust; building partnerships; honoring our similarities and differences; celebrating our
independent spirit."
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in
support of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. Objection to Public Sale. The City Council objects to the public
sale of the Property.
SECTION 3. Offer to Purchase. The City Council offers to purchase the
Property bearing County Assessor's Parcel Number 670-213-009-4, more particularly
described in Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, for the Acquisition Cost
($29,715.90, plus all costs of the sale associated therewith, including, but not limited to,
title, due diligence and non-refundable cost of the legal notices published in the Desert
Sun newspaper).
SECTION 4. Council Approval. The City Council approves the specific purchase
of the Property for the purchase price of the Acquisition Cost ($29,715.90, plus all costs
of the sale associated therewith, including, but not limited to, title, due diligence and
non-refundable cost of the legal notices published in the Desert Sun newspaper).
SECTION 5. Funding. The City Council authorizes the use of City CIP funds to
pay the Acquisition Cost for the purchase of the Property.
SECTION 6. Designation of Authority. The City Manager is authorized to
execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and any other related documents necessary
to purchase the Property.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City
Clerk shall attest thereto, and this Resolution shall take effect and be inforce on the date
of its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cathedral City held on this 8th day of April, 2015, by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Council Members Aguilar, Carnevale and Kaplan; Mayor Pro
Tern Pettis and Mayor Henry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Stanley E. enry, M. or
ATTEST: , -
Gary F. H°•,well,:City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
For harles R. Green, City Attorney
EXHIBIT"A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 2 OF RANCHO VISTA ESTATES NO. 3, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP FILED IN
BOOK 29, AT PAGES 87 AND 88 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA. (ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 670-213-009)