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Adelanto approves $38,000 purchase of parcel for stormwater basin and future park amid appraisal questions
Summary
Council voted to buy a vacant parcel at White Avenue and Pearmain Street for $38,000 to serve as a stormwater detention basin and future park. Councilmember Evans raised a legal concern about paying above an appraisal; staff said the acquisition will be funded with park development impact fees and that grants can reimburse acquisition costs.
The Adelanto City Council approved the negotiated purchase of Assessor Parcel 0459-161-28 for $38,000 on Dec. 9, 2020. City staff said the property at the northeast corner of White Avenue and Pearmain Street is well positioned to receive stormwater runoff that has historically flooded nearby homes; the plan is to use the site as a stormwater detention basin that will also serve as a public park.
City Engineer Brian Wolf described a preliminary design and said acquisition is a necessary first step before pursuing construction grants and park development.…
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