Council OKs Sale of Vacated Simmons Avenue Parcels to Murillo Real Estate Partners

The DeKalb City Council on Sept. 8 approved a purchase-and-sale agreement with Murillo Real Estate Partners LLC for two remaining parcels associated with the vacated Simmons Avenue property. The resolution passed by roll call vote.

Why it matters: The transfer completes a multi-part property disposition tied to past development planning for the area south of Peace Road and the Target distribution center. Council members said the sale aligns with earlier council intent from spring 2025 to transfer parcels tied to a potential future road extension.

Background and details: City staff described the Simmons Avenue property history: parcels in the area were once considered for a road extension decades earlier but changes in regional routing and the construction of Peace Road altered the corridor. Two parcels previously transferred earlier in the year; the current resolution authorizes sale of the remaining two parcels to Murillo Real Estate Partners (also referenced in meeting as Muriel/Murillo in varying spellings). Staff said the parcels were not legally dedicated for road purposes and the sale mops up the remaining ownership.

Council action: The resolution (2025-582) was moved by Alderman Carlson and seconded by Alderman Powell and passed by a 7–0 roll call vote. Staff noted the action implements council direction given in April and completes the intended property transfers.

Next steps: Closing and conveyance will proceed under the purchase-and-sale agreement terms. Staff told council that background materials and communications are available online for residents who want more detail.

(Reported from the Sept. 8 DeKalb City Council meeting.)