Title
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION: 2786 OCEAN BEACH HIGHWAY
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Enhance public safety and emergency response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In 2011 the City of Longview contracted with an architectural firm, Rice Fergus Miller, to develop a Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) for the Longview Fire Department. Among other things, the Capital Facilities Plan determined that the department's response performance would be substantially improved by providing services from three stations as opposed to two. As a result of that determination, near-term, mid-term and long-term station plans were developed. The CFP was presented at the August 16, 2011 workshop. During the presentation the near-term, mid-term and long-term improvements were noted.
The near-term improvements (1-5 years) recommended the siting and construction of a new headquarters station in the vicinity of 30th Avenue and Ocean Beach Highway.
In 2014 2782 Ocean Beach Highway and 2790 Ocean Beach Highway were both purchased for the site of the new headquarters station. Recently, property at 2786 Ocean Beach Highway has become available. Fire administration and other city staff evaluated this property to determine if it met the needs as outlined in the 2011 CFP. Upon further evaluation, the purchase of this property supports near and long term planning.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for the property located at 2786 Ocean Beach Highway.