[Council Communication]  [Attachments]

Council Communication

Title:	Purchase of Ashland Creek Open Space Property (Zaller and Geddes, 755 Oak Street)
Dept:	Parks Department
Date:	February 17, 2004
Submitted By:	Don Robertson
Approved By: ...........................	Gino Grimaldi, City Administrator

Synopsis:	Purchase of approximately .4 acre of property adjoining Ashland Creek at the north end of the Vogel property (map attached) for open space purposes and a conditional trail easement for $60,000 plus survey costs of approximately $3,400.
Recommendation:	Approve the purchase of the property and authorize the mayor and staff to execute all documents necessary for the purchase.
Fiscal Impact:	The purchase will require approximately $63,400 to be charged from open space funds.
Background:	The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission recommends purchase of the property as noted and explained in the attached memo.  The trail easement would run form the north end of the property being purchased through the length of the adjoining parcel, which is approximately 150 feet.  This adjoining property is also owned by Zaller and Geddes.  The trail is conditioned on not being used for ten years, and then only if the city obtains all other property or easements to make a continuous trail between Hersey and Nevada Streets
Attachments:	• Map • Memorandum from Don Robertson

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