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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, including a Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow Instructions for Purchase of Real Estate (Agreement) with Jeffrey Wayne Stickler, Inc., a California corporation (Seller), for the purchase of certain real property located at 4101-4107 Long Beach Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7139-015-010 and -017 (Subject Property), in an amount not to exceed $2,350,000;
Accept the Categorical Exemption CE-20-079;
Increase appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $2,350,000, offset by a transfer from the Capital Project Fund Group; and
Decrease appropriation in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $2,350,000, to offset the transfer to the General Fund Group. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
In 2019, the City of Long Beach (City) was forced to permanently close Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) Station 9 at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard. As a result of such closure, Engine 9 was moved to Fire Station 16 (2890 East Wardlow Road) while Rescue 9 was moved to Fire Station 13 (2475 Adriatic Avenue). Subsequently, the City has been diligently working to locate, vet, and acquire a suitable property to construct a permanent replacement. Criteria for the permanent site includes a property that is in close proximity to 3917 Long Beach Boulevard, allows quick access to a major corridor, and supports a fire station large enough to house Engine 9, Rescue 9, and their respective personnel. Further, on September 3, 2019, the City Council approved the FY 20 Adopted Budget, which included a four-year plan to allocate $7,761,510 of Measure A funds to help with the costs of both temporary and long-term solutions for Fire Station 9.
The City has identified a property located at 4101-4107 Long Beach Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Numbers 7139-015-010 and -017 (Subject Property) (Attachment A), as a potential replacement site f...
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