HomeMy WebLinkAbout22164 - RESOLUTIONS - 2/20/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 22164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE
OF 14.11 ACRES OF AIRPORT PROPERTY TO THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FUND FOR
$3,642,295; LOCATED IN SECTION 19, A PORTION OF
LOTS 19 AND 20 AS ALLOWED UNDER A FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSTRUMENT OF RELEASE
DATED OCTOBER 28, 1994, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED
CONVEYANCES AND PERTINENT DOCUMENTATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs, Department of Aviation (AIRPORT) has continued
to implement security improvements to it is facilities more than six years after the
terrorist events of September 11, 2001 which has resulted in Airport facilities being left
in an unfinished condition; and
WHEREAS, the AIRPORT has spent down available reserves to fund critical safety and
security projects; and
WHEREAS, the AIRPORT has determined that it is time to refurbish portions of the
main terminal complex for the safety, security and convenience of the traveling public;
and
WHEREAS, the AIRPORT anticipates receiving a multi-year Airport Improvement Grant
from the Federal Aviation Administration for much of the Improve/Modify/Rehab
Terminal Complex project, however a portion of the project is not eligible for grant
funding and will require the use of AIRPORT reserve funds; and
WHEREAS, the AIRPORT owns 14.11 acres of property located immediately adjacent
to the City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP); and
WHEREAS, the AIRPORT has the ability through a Federal Aviation Administration
Instrument of Release dated October 28, 1994 to sell this property and use the
proceeds for funding needed AIRPORT safety and security capital projects as well as
non-grant eligible portions of the Improve/Modify/Rehab Terminal Complex project; and
WHEREAS, the WWTP has reserves which can be used to purchase 14.11 acres of
AIRPORT property which is already encumbered by WWTP sewer collection system
piping, at a Fair Market Value of $3,642,295, based upon a Consumer Price Index
adjusted Dozier Appraisal dated April 9, 2004 for the adjacent 24.96 acres previously
sold to the WWTP by the AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the sale of the AIRPORT property to the WWTP will be
used solely for AIRPORT purposes and shall not be diverted for any other use other
than the continued development of the AIRPORT; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs, upon sale of the property shall be the sole owner
of the 14.11 acres at the WWTP as described herein and shall grant all required
easements under the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument of Release dated
October 28, 1994.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to proceed with the sale
of property and execute the transaction between the AIRPORT and WWTP as of
February 20, 2008.
SECTION 2. That the City of Palm Springs, California, reserves unto itself, its
successors and assigns, for use and benefit of the public right of flight for the passage
of aircraft in the airspace above the surface of the real property described as Lots 19
and 20 Palm Valley Colony Lands, together with the right to cause in said airspace such
noise as may be inherent in the operation of aircraft, now known or hereafter used, for
navigation of or flight in the said airspace, and for use of said airspace for landing on,
taking off from or operating on Palm Springs International Airport.
SECTION 3. That the City of Palm Springs, California expressly agrees for itself, its
successors and assigns to restrict the height of structures, objects of natural growth and
other obstructions of the above described real property to a height of not more than 530
feet above sea level.
SECTION 4. That the City of Palm Springs, California expressly agrees for itself, its
successors and assigns to prevent any use of the above described real property which
would interfere with landing or taking off of aircraft at Palm Springs International Airport,
or otherwise constitute an airport hazard.
ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 2008.
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David H. Ready, City er
ATTEST:
/James Thompson, City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 22164 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 20th day of February,
2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
pffies Thompson, City Clerk
ity of Palm Springs, California