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Council authorizes purchase of county‑surplus parcel at 925 Industrial Way for $460,000 (as‑is)

Ellensburg City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a resolution authorizing acquisition of property at 925 Industrial Way for a negotiated market value of $460,000 as‑is, with terms that could allow a county lease‑back; purchase depends on county surplus approval and budget adjustments authorized by the council.

The council approved a resolution authorizing the city to acquire real property at 925 Industrial Way, a parcel the county plans to surplus once its new transfer station is complete.

City Manager Heidi Berenstern presented a market analysis and a negotiated price of $460,000 "as is." She told the council the county is building a new transfer facility and may surplus the adjacent parcel; the purchase and sale agreement includes terms allowing the county to lease the facility back to the city if they are not able to close by mid‑February. Council moved, seconded and approved the resolution authorizing acquisition of the property and the necessary budget adjustments; the record shows the motion passed with two oppositions noted in the vocal tally.

Berenstern offered to stand for questions and no public comment was recorded on the item. The acquisition will proceed pending county surplus approval and closing under the negotiated terms.