TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
Jeffrey A. Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Kimberly Leonard, CLGBO, CLGFO, CPA, MPA
Budget and Evaluation Director
Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: April 28, 2025
RE:
Title
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Acquire a 3.46 Acre Parcel of Real Property Located on Bonanza Drive for the Fire Department's Station 9 and Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance Amendment to Appropriate Funding
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal I - The City of Fayetteville will be a safe and secure community.
Executive Summary:
The Fayetteville Fire Department has identified the need to relocate Fire Station 9, currently situated at 5091 Santa Fe Drive, to improve service delivery and operational response times. Fire Station 9 was identified as part of the Public Safety General Obligation Bond Referendum. The total $10.25 million planned budget is funded with general obligation bonds.
On January 27, 2025, staff presented to the City Council a briefing on the due diligence activities required prior to acquiring the proposed relocation site. These activities have now been completed and include:
* Property appraisal and review appraisal, confirming market value
* Environmental site assessment, with no concerns raised
* Title search, confirming clear ownership
All findings support the City's interest in proceeding with property acquisition.
The proposed site is owned by Bowles Farm Limited Partnership, and the City has negotiated an Option to Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,699,500, subject to City Council approval.
To proceed with the acquisition, Council is asked to:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to finalize the purchase of the property.
2. Adopt Capital Project Ordinance Amendment (CPOA) 2025-46, appropriating $1...
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