To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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1017 4th Street Escrow Extension
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve Addendum No. 1 of the Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the proposed purchase of 1017 4th Street; and
2. Authorize Director of Public Works to execute and date Addendum No. 1.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
2020 Finance Plan
DISCUSSION:
On July 22, 2022, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the Public Works Director, and designee thereof, to negotiate terms for the purchase of real property located at 1017 Fourth Street, Eureka, California with Gerald and Belinda Rush and duly authorized agents thereof.
On Sept. 27, 2022, the Board met in closed session, with Elishia Hayes, County Administrative Officer, and Sean Meehan, Deputy Director Facility Management, concerning the price and terms of payment for the real property located at 1017 Fourth Street, Eureka, California.
On Oct. 4, 2022, the Board approved the real property purchase agreement and joint escrow instructions regarding real property located at 1017 Fourth Street, Eureka, California, and the Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property located at 1017 Fourth Street, Eureka, California. Subsequently, the Notice was published in the Times Standard once a week for 3 successive weeks, on Oct. 9, 2022, Oct. 16, 2022, and Oct. 23, 2022, pursuant to California Governmental Code Section 6063.
On Oct. 19, 2022, the purchase agreement was signed by the seller, starting the 90-day escrow period with closure on Jan. 19, 2023.
On Nov. 1, 2022, the Board held a public hearing for the public to respond to the Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property located at 1017 Fourth Street, Eureka, California with questions and concerns regarding the County of Humboldt's intent to purchase the property.
Staff is requesting your Board to approve Addendum No. 1 tha...
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