HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2014 cmoF: -=.��* . Special City Council Meeting
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April 14, 2014 - 4:30 PM
Council Chambers
WASH I NGTON MINUTES
L CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Backus calied the speaal meeting to orderat 4:30 p.m.and led
those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. °
Councilmembers in attendance included: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Wayne Osbome, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda 'frout.
Councilmember John Holman arrived at 4:31 p.m. Councilmember Largo
Wales was absent.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Parks, Arts and Recreafion Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
The purpose of the meeting was to consider an amendmenY to Resolution No.
5057 relating to a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dorco, Inc., previously
approved by Council on April 7, 2014.
II. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5057 Amended ($nyder/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayorto execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City of Aubum and Dorco, Incorporated for purchase of four
parcels of real estate
City Attomey Heid read the title of Resolution 5057 (Amended).
Resolution No. 5057 was previously adopted by Council on April 7, 2014..
Community Development and Public Works'Director Snyder advised that
due to a misunderstanding in the negotiation of the terms of the Purchase
and Sale Agreement, the due diligence period approved by the
Seller is 60 days, rather than 120 days, with closing in 120 days. The
Purchase and Sale Ag�eement before Council this evening provides for a
60 day due diligence period and 120 days forclosing.
Director Snyder stated three consultants have been engaged.to perform
due diligence analysis and all haVe committed to have their work complete
by May 20, 2014 (35 days ftom authorization So proceed on April 15,
2014). Director Snyder stated there would be sufficient time (25days)to
review and consulYwith Co.uncil and Mayor Backus regarding the findings
of#he reports prior to finalization of the purchase.
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Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Wagner seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5057 as amended.
In response to questions from Councilmember DaCorsi, Director
Snyder responded that all due diligence work products will be submitted
May 20th, which will allow sufficierittime to review the reports within
tfie 60 day due diligence periotl.
Deputy Mayor Wagner inquired regarding the time break between phase 1 .
and phase 2 analysis. Director Snyder stated that if at the conclusion of
the phase 1 analysis, a determination is made there is enough compelling
evidence there may be environmental conditions of#he property that
warrant further investigation, the Council will be apprised with a cost
estimatefor any additional analysis. birector Snyder advised that the
adjacent gas station has a no further action.determination from the State
Department of Ecology for a petroleum related issue.
City Attomey Heid added if at the conclusion of the phase 1 analysis
concems are found, the City can request an extension of the due
diligence period or not purchase the properly.
Director Snyder stated the City's consultants will perform a phase T site
assessment and an asbestos - lead survey of all the buildings on the
property.
In response to a question from Councilmember Osbome, Director Snyder.
stated the phase 1 analysis includes preliminary review of site conditions,
literature research, any evidence of contamination, historical review of the
property, field assessment; and surtace level sampling.
Councilmember Peloza inquired regarding the location of the subject
properties. Director Snyderdescribed the properties as four parcels
adjacent to Les Gove Park. Two properties front Aubum Way South and
two properties front 12th Street SE. The current or recent uses include
Herc Lumber, Big Daddy's, a smoke shop and a day care.
Deputy Mayor Wagner inquired wliether the City can establish the use for
the parcels during the 60 day due diligence period. Director Faber
confirmed that within the same 60 day period staff can determine the use
for the property as open space or other uses.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjoumed at 4:44 p.m.
APPROVED the day of , 2014.
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