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Council authorizes up to roughly $40,000 for due diligence on potential 24-acre Minton Road parcel
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to pay for appraisal, survey, environmental study and title work (estimated about $40,000) during a 90-day due-diligence period on a roughly 24-acre parcel south of the community park on Minton Road.
The City Council authorized the city manager on June 3 to proceed with due diligence for a potential acquisition of a roughly 24-acre parcel on Minton Road, south of the community park.
Assistant City Manager Tom Bradford told council staff signed a land acquisition agreement that provides a 90-day due-diligence period with two optional 30-day extensions. The work would include appraisal, survey, environmental study, title work and related items; staff estimated the cost at about $40,000 but said the figure is an estimate and could vary.
Action: Councilmember Bentley moved and Councilmember Frampus seconded a motion to authorize the city manager to pay for the appraisal and related due-diligence work; the motion passed 6-0.
Why it matters: The authorization allows the city to determine whether the parcel is suitable for future use before any purchase or larger council decision. The due‑diligence findings will inform subsequent council action on acquisition and any related budgetary decisions.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with the studies; if results are favorable and the city negotiates purchase terms, council would be asked to approve acquisition and any budget appropriation.
