Authority approves sale of three excess parcels near north channel for $730,000

The Diversion Authority Land Management Committee voted July 23 to sell three parcels near the north end of the channel (agenda items OYNS2366Y, 2367Y and 8852Y) for a proposed purchase price of $730,000. The parcels were declared excess in November 2024, offered first to member entities, former owner and adjacent owners at a listed price of $767,000, and then listed for public sale after no eligible priority buyers responded.

Staff presentation and offer: Eric (staff member, Lands) told the committee that one adjacent owner submitted a lone bid of $730,000 after the parcels were listed on the project website for more than a month. Because no other priority buyers had expressed interest at the $767,000 asking price, staff recommended proceeding with the $730,000 offer.

Vote and action: Commissioner Zimmerman moved to approve the sale; Commissioner White seconded. The committee took a roll‑call vote; all voting members recorded “yes.” The motion carried and staff will complete the sale following the authority’s sale policy and retention of required flow easements.

Ending: Staff noted the public sale listing had been on the project website for over a month and that the sale proceeds will be handled per agency procedures; specific closing dates were not specified in the meeting record.