Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Asset Management Property Sale topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Grants Pass to market surplus Oslund Drive parcel; market analysis to determine price
Summary
Council authorized staff to list a city-owned parcel north of Grants Pass that was acquired for a future reservoir but is no longer needed. Staff will obtain a market analysis and return to council before listing; proceeds would go to the water fund.
The Grants Pass City Council voted Sept. 15 to move ahead with marketing a surplus city parcel off Oslund Drive for sale, and directed staff to obtain a market analysis and return with pricing recommendations before listing.
City staff said the parcel, acquired previously as a potential reservoir site, is no longer needed for that purpose because of alternatives identified for water infrastructure. The parcel is outside city limits and the urban growth boundary, zoned woodlot resource, and has a county real‑market value listed at $131,240. Staff told council a neighboring property owner had expressed interest in purchasing the parcel.
Aaron (city staff) said proceeds from any sale would be credited to the city water fund, the same fund that purchased the parcel. Council moved to proceed with selling the property subject to a market analysis; County/market appraisal options and the potential to set an asking price were discussed. Staff advised that a formal appraisal could cost roughly $1,000–$4,000 and take 60–90 days, while a broker market analysis could be quicker.
Councilor Victoria moved to market the parcel; Councilor Kathleen seconded. On roll call the council voted to proceed and directed staff to solicit a realtor and obtain a market analysis before placing the parcel on MLS (Rob: yes; Kathleen: yes; Indra: yes; Rick: yes; Victoria: yes; Joel: yes). Staff said they will return with a market analysis and suggested listing price prior to listing.
What’s next: staff will solicit a listing broker, obtain a market analysis (and an appraisal if council requests), and return to council with the recommended listing price and any necessary terms before placing the parcel on MLS. Proceeds of a sale would be deposited to the city's water fund to support water capital needs.
