DATE: April 11, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Robert W. Bash, Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer
SUBJECT: Surplus and Sale of County Property - E. Kings Canyon Road and S.
Cedar Ave
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution declaring County-owned property located in the northeast corner of E. Kings Canyon Road and S. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA, approximately 30 acres, commonly known as the former University Medical Center (APN 461-020-03T) surplus land; and
2. Adopt Resolution declaring County's intention to sell the surplus property at a minimum price of $6,000,000 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
Department of Internal Services staff is returning with this item containing the necessary actions to sell the real property located in the northeast corner of E. Kings Canyon Road and S. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA, commonly known as the UMC property (the Property). Approval of first recommended action will make a determination that the Property is not necessary for County use and declare the Property as surplus land. Approval of second recommended action will adopt a resolution declaring the Board's intention to sell the Property, set a minimum sale price for the Property to initiate the sale process, and fix a time for a public meeting of the Board at which sealed proposals to purchase the Property will be received and considered in the event the County does not come to an agreement with a public entity. Government Code section 54220, et seq. (the Surplus Land Act), requires that certain local public entities, as well as housing sponsors, be given the first opportunity to purchase County surplus land for certain public purposes, such as open space, parks and recreation, or development of affordable housing. Such entities must be given a written notice of availability to purchase the Property in accordance with the Surplus Land Act, after which these agencies will have 60 days to notify the County of their interest in purchasing the Pro...
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