DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Summary of Proposed Terms for Conveyance of County Property for the New Fresno Courthouse Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve the Summary of Proposed Terms provided by the Judicial Council of California for the potential conveyance of approximately 2.1 acres of Countyowned property needed for the New Fresno Courthouse project; and
Authorize staff to negotiate and return to your Board with definitive agreements for consideration.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions at this time. Your Board’s approval of this item will allow County staff to continue negotiations with the Judicial Council on the nonbinding preliminary terms associated with the potential transfer of approximately 2.1 acres of County property at Fresno Street and M Street. Approval of this item does not authorize execution of any contracts or conveyance documents; staff will return to your Board at a later date with the final agreements for formal approval. The new courthouse facility will be located in District 3; however, the impact of this item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board could choose not to approve the Summary of Proposed Terms, which could delay the Judicial Council’s acquisition planning for the New Fresno Courthouse and related coordination with the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:W
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action at this time. The proposed terms contemplate a purchase price of $3.3 million to be paid to the County for the property, as well as demolition of the Sheriff’s Building and South Annex Jail by the Judicial Council at its sole cost and expense. The $3.3 million payment and other considerations are contingent upon negotiation and future Board approval of the definitive agreements.
The County may incur future costs associated with its responsibi...
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