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Council approves sale of nearly 45 acres in floodplain area for $170,000
Summary
The Mesquite City Council approved a resolution to sell approximately 44.97 acres of largely floodplain land to private buyers for $170,000 after receiving appraisals; the parcel will act as a buffer for adjacent property owners and required review under charter appraisal rules.
The Mesquite City Council on May 13 adopted a resolution finding that the sale of roughly 44.97 acres of city‑owned land for economic development was in the city’s best interest and approved a negotiated sale price of $170,000 after considering appraisals.
The property is primarily in floodplain and contains vegetation consistent with a riverine area, city staff told council. Public Works staff explained that much of the acreage is in FEMA flood plain, which limits developable area and raises costs for mitigation. The council discussed two appraisals that varied significantly; staff noted the lower appraisal at $170,000 and the higher appraisal near $415,000. Councilmember Nunez moved to approve the sale at the lower appraisal figure of $170,000.
Why it matters: The prospective buyers said they wanted to purchase the parcel to create a buffer around their adjacent property. City policy requires two appraisals for land sales; the council may use appraisals and economic‑development considerations when deciding to sell below market value.
Process and legal context: Staff reminded the council that appraisals can differ when land is largely unusable due to floodplain constraints and that the Mesquite City Charter guides appraisal and sale procedures. The council’s vote approved the sale; staff will complete closing and deed paperwork in accordance with the city’s land‑sale process.
Ending: The sale transfers largely non‑developable acreage to adjacent private ownership for a reported $170,000. The parcel’s floodplain status will shape what, if anything, can be developed there in the future and may require federal and state coordination for any changes.
