Layton council approves conveyance of two north-Fairfield parcels to Redevelopment Agency for Eastgate development

City staff requested and the council approved a conveyance of two city-owned parcels on the north end of Fairfield Road to the Redevelopment Agency of Layton City during the May 15 meeting. Staff said the parcels were purchased under an earlier option agreement with Wasatch Integrated Waste Management to preserve the city’s ability to control roadway alignment and support an aerospace or defense employer locating on the site.

Why this matters: Staff and council told the meeting the redevelopment agency can manage marketing and negotiate a sale with conditions to secure an employer that supports family-sustaining jobs and the city’s infrastructure goals. Staff noted that, absent a conveyance to the agency, state-local surplus-property rules would require public offering processes that could not guarantee a buyer who would meet those objectives.

Action and legal steps: City staff presented an agreement and proof of notice required by Utah Code and the city’s municipal code. The council adopted Resolution 25-05, authorizing warranty deeds and related closing documents and directing staff to complete the conveyance. The vote was unanimous.

Details: Staff said conveyance will allow the redevelopment agency to negotiate option agreements and a future sale while preserving the city’s objective to extend Redford Road and provide utility infrastructure for targeted employment land uses. The agency will receive the parcels and will be responsible for future disposition under redevelopment rules.

Ending: Staff said the redevelopment agency will take the parcels and proceed with the option and sale process; staff will return with any required agreements and follow-up documents.