HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 10 - Purchase of Real Property for Drainage Purposes (APN 375-351-036)10)Purchase of Real Property for Drainage Purposes (APN 375-351-036)
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF ONE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX-
DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR THE APPROXIMATE PURCHASE PRICE OF $6,390.50
PLUS ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
375-351-036 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
Date:April 11, 2023
Subject:Purchase of Real Property for Drainage Purposes (APN 375-351-036)
Recommendation
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF ONE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX-
DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR THE APPROXIMATE PURCHASE PRICE OF $6,390.50 PLUS
ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 375-351-036
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
TO PURCHASE TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Background
APN 375-351-036 is available as a tax-defaulted property from the County of Riverside. In March
2023, the City Manager submitted the attached Application to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property
from the County. In response to the City’s Application, the County Tax Assessor–Tax Collector
sent the attached Purchase Letter setting the purchase price of $6,390.50 and outlinng the
requirements to proceed with the proposed purchase. These requirements include adoption of
the attached Resolution offering to purchase the property and making certain findings.
A vicinity map is attached as Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution.
Discussion
APN 375-351-036 is is located on Lakeshore Drive adjacent to City-owned property. Acquisition
of the tax-defaulted property would allow the City to combine APN 375-351-036 with the adjacent
City-owned parcels 375-351-035 and 375-350-056. The combined parcels will provide
opportunities to address drainage issues and enhance public recreation and beach access
consistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning ordinances.
Fiscal Impact
Purchase of Property for Drainage Purposes
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The approximate purchase price is $6,390.50 plus customary administrative and closing costs.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution Exhibit A - Vicinity Map Attachment 2 - Application to Purchase Tax-
Defaulted Property Attachment 3 - Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector Purchase Letter
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF ONE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR THE APPROXIMATE
PURCHASE PRICE OF $6,390.50 PLUS ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 375-351-036 AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Whereas, the City of Lake Elsinore expresses interest in acquiring tax-defaulted property
from the County of Riverside, California under Chapter 8 of the State Revenue and Taxation
Code; and
Whereas, the tax-defaulted property referred to as Assessor Parcel Number 375-351-036
is located on Lakeshore Drive adjacent to other City-owned property within the City of Lake
Elsinore as depicted on and more specifically described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein; and
Whereas, the City objects to the public sale of Assessor Parcel Number 375-351-036; and
Whereas, the intended purpose of the City’s acquisition is to combine the tax-defaulted
property with adjacent City-owned property to enhance public open space and recreation
opportunities and other public purposes consistent with and in furtherance of the City’s
mission statement to be the “ultimate lake destination where all can live, work, and play,
build futures and fulfill dreams”; and
Whereas, the in addition to the purchase price of $6,390.50 plus associated administrative
costs for the property, the cost for the Notice of the Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted
Property shall be paid by the City of Lake Elsinore.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Interest to Acquire. The City of Lake Elsinore hereby offers to purchase the tax-
defaulted property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 375-351-036 in the amount of
$6,390.50 plus associated administrative costs, through a Chapter 8 Agreement of Sale.
Section 3. Notice of Agreement. The City of Lake Elsinore shall pay the cost of giving notice of
the Agreement to Purchase Tax Defaulted Property as required by the County of Riverside and
applicable state law.
Section 4. Intended Use. The intended purpose of acquisition for the tax-defaulted property
identified as Assessor Parcel Number 375-351-036 is to combine the tax-defaulted property
with adjacent City-owned property to enhance public open space and recreation
opportunities and other public purposes.
CC Reso. No. 2023-___
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Section 5. Authority to Proceed. The City Manager is authorized to proceed with the acquisition
and execute all related documents including an Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property
through the County of Riverside Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it
into the book of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 11th day of April 2023.
Natasha Johnson, Mayor
Attest:
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Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2023-____ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the regular meeting of April 11, 2023, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF LAKE ELSIONRE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 23-
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description: .60 ACRES M/L IN LOT 3 BLK 12 MB 009/065 LAKE SHORE DR ADD
AND LOT 98 BLK 11 MB 009/065 LAKE SHORE DR ADD
Assessor's Parcel Number: 375-351-036