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City Approval to Purchase Property at 2305 West Cervantes Street

Original title: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-047 - ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 2305 WEST CERVANTES STREET WITH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FUNDS

Record date · June 22, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has passed a to acquire the real property located at 2305 West Cervantes Street. The purchase will be funded using resources.

Why it matters

The city is using public redevelopment funds to take ownership of a specific parcel of land, which removes that property from private market control and changes its status to city-owned land.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Community Redevelopment Agency

The agency is providing the funds for the property acquisition.

Directly affected

City Council

The council voted to approve the acquisition of the property.

Key Facts

The City Council passed Resolution No. 2023-047.
The city is authorized to acquire the real property located at 2305 West Cervantes Street.
The acquisition is funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
The resolution was introduced on May 31, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the city going to do with the property at 2305 West Cervantes Street?

The provided document only authorizes the acquisition of the property; it does not specify the intended future use or development plans for the site.

Where is the money for this purchase coming from?

The purchase is being funded through the .

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CRA Funding Utilization

The resolution highlights the use of CRA funds specifically for real estate acquisition, which is a primary function of such agencies.

Community Redevelopment Agency

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