Title
Land for Charlotte Fire Department
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of a 3.12-acre property located at 3019 Beam Road (Parcel Identification Number 141-241-04) in the amount of $800,000 from Catherine Huntley and Ronald Husband Jr. for the relocation of Firehouse 30, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any documents necessary to complete this transaction.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Greg Crawford, General Services
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Explanation
§ This 3.12-acre property is zoned residential and located at 3019 Beam Road (Parcel Identification Number 141-241-04) across from the Police and Fire Training Academy in Council District 3.
§ This purchase is necessary for a new Firehouse to serve as a replacement for the current temporary facility serving as Firehouse 30, located at 4747 Belle-Oaks Drive. The new location will help improve response times and alleviate high call volume for surrounding Firehouses.
§ On February 15, 2022, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission recommended approval for the City to purchase the land through the mandatory referral process.
§ The terms of the transaction are as follows:
- $800,000 purchase price with a five percent earnest money deposit, and
- 60-day due diligence period with 30 days to close.
§ In October 2019, the Charlotte Fire Department adopted the Facilities Master Plan, which prioritizes capital improvements in the next two years, as well as outlines facility goals through 2029. Firehouse 30 was identified as a top priority in this plan.
§ This transaction is consistent with the Council-adopted City-Owned Real Estate and Facilities Policy.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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