DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3 & 4
SUBJECT:
Acquisition of Real Property for the construction of Fire Stations #52 & #53.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following ordinances allowing for the acquisition of two parcels of land for the construction of Fire Stations #52 & #53 as part of the South San Antonio Limited Purpose Annexation, FY 2016 Tax Note funded project, located in City Council Districts 3 and 4, respectively.
A) An ordinance authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated Fire/Emergency Services Agreement, Donation Agreement and other associated documents with Maruchan Texas, Inc. for the acquisition of approximately 2.507 acres of privately-owned real property in County Block 4301, Lot 2, for Fire Station #52 and authorizing up to $25,000.00 payable to the selected title company for land and associated title fees.
B) An ordinance authorizing the acquisition, through negotiation, of interests in land sufficient for project purposes to approximately 2.819 acres of privately-owned real property in NCB 16626, Lot 101, for Fire Station #53 and authorizing up to $290,000.00 payable to the selected title company for land and associated title fees.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
City Ordinance #2009-01-09-0001, authorized on January 9, 2014, provided for the extension of the City of San Antonio city limits by the limited purpose annexation of approximately 18,729 acres of land known as the South San Antonio Limited Purpose Annexation Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, and Area 4. As a result of this annexation, it is necessary for the City to provide fire protection in Area 1, Area 3 and Area 4.
Sites for new fire stations are selected based upon their ability to achieve the most effective response times to citizens. Several considerations are taken into account in the site selection process, such as:
* Enhancing res...
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