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Dunsmuir council approves purchase of two properties for Public Works
Summary
The council approved resolutions to buy 4514 Dunsmuir Ave for $495,000 and 4515 Dunsmuir Ave for $160,000 to house Public Works; staff said sellers will carry part of the purchase price with 10‑year notes at 4% interest.
The Dunsmuir City Council voted to adopt two resolutions authorizing the purchase of two adjacent commercial properties to serve as Public Works facilities. Staff recommended buying 4514 Dunsmuir Avenue for $495,000 and 4515 Dunsmuir Avenue for $160,000 to provide immediate covered space and storage for equipment.
Council members explained the decision reflected a comparison with the escalating cost and timeline of building a new facility: one council member said an on‑site build adjacent to the pool had estimated costs as high as $2 million, while the purchase provides an immediately usable site. The committee reported the owners agreed to carry notes on a portion of each sale; staff said the terms include down payments ($255,000 on 4514 and $40,000 on 4515) with the remaining balances carried at about 4% interest amortized over 10 years, subject to formal closing documents.
Councilmember Bridal moved to approve resolutions 2026‑03 and 2026‑04; the motion passed on roll call. Council directed the finance committee to review the budget split and recommended that any facility improvement costs be included in a subsequent budget amendment so the audit accurately reflects the purchases.
