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Selma council declares 5.03‑acre parcel surplus amid questions about 2023 purchase
Summary
Council approved declaring a 5.03‑acre property at McCall Avenue and Nelson Boulevard surplus and to begin Surplus Land Act procedures while preserving the city’s protest; public commenters criticized the 2023 $1.5 million purchase that lacked an appraisal.
The Selma City Council voted May 5 to declare a 5.03‑acre city‑owned parcel at McCall Avenue and Nelson Boulevard (APN 358‑080‑79) surplus and authorized staff to begin the Surplus Land Act notice‑of‑availability process while reserving legal objections.
City staff said the resolution preserves the city’s position that an exemption under Government Code section 54221(f)(1) may apply because the parcel is zoned commercial and the city intends to continue to press its arguments with the State Department of Housing and Community…
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