Res 2599 Negotiation and Acquisition of Real Property at 9258 W. Van Buren St., APN 102-49-031, for Community Use 04 08 24

WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: 
 
City of Tolleson 
City Clerk  
9055 West Van Buren Street  
Tolleson, Arizona 85353 
 
 
RESOLUTION NO. 2599 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON, 
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF AND THE ACQUISITION OF REAL 
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9258 WEST VAN BUREN STREET, TOLLESON, AZ, 
MARICOPA COUNTY PARCEL NO. 102-49-031, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES; 
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, CITY ENGINEER 
AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND ACQUIRE TITLE TO CERTAIN PARCELS 
OF REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY DONATION, EMINENT DOMAIN 
OR PURCHASE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,025,000, PLUS ACQUISITION 
AND CLOSING COSTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS 
FOR SAID ACQUISITION. 
 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Tolleson (the “City”) is committed to enhancing its capacity to 
deliver community services and provide space for public programs and events; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the City has identified a need for additional facilities to accommodate future 
growth and support the increasing demand for public-use space within its CORE District; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the property located at 9258 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353, 
identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 102-49-031, is a newly constructed building well-
suited to meet these needs and aligns with the City’s long-term strategic goals; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, acquiring the existing structure will result in substantial cost savings and allow 
for more immediate availability compared to constructing a new facility; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire the property by donation, eminent domain, or 
purchase, at a price not to exceed its fair market value, plus all necessary acquisition and closing 
costs; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the agreed-upon purchase price of the property is $2,025,000, and the City 
Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to authorize the use of contingency funds 
to support this purchase, including related transactional costs. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TOLLESON, ARIZONA, as follows:

CITY OF TOLLESON RESOLUTION NO. 2599 
APRIL 8, 2025 
PAGE 2 
 
 
 
Section 1.  The recitals above are hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth 
herein. 
 
Section 2.  That the Mayor, City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney are hereby 
authorized and directed to negotiate with the current property owner of the real property 
described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B (map), attached hereto, and to acquire title to and 
possession of said real property by donation, eminent domain or purchase for an amount not to 
exceed fair market value up to and including $2,025,000, plus acquisition and closing costs. 
 
 
Section 3.  The City Manager is authorized to utilize contingency funds to facilitate the 
acquisition, including costs associated with due diligence, closing, and any related legal or 
administrative expenses. 
 
Section 4.  The Mayor, City Manager, City Engineer, City Clerk and City Attorney are 
hereby authorized to perform all acts necessary to acquire said property and directed to execute 
all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution 
on behalf of the City. 
 
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Maricopa Arizona, this 
8th day of April, 2025. 
 
 
____________________________________ 
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor 
 
 
                                                   ATTEST: ____________________________________ 
 
Crystal Zamora, City Clerk 
 
 
       APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ 
 
Justin Pierce, City Attorney

CITY OF TOLLESON RESOLUTION NO. 2599 
APRIL 8, 2025 
PAGE 3 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT A 
TO 
RESOLUTION NO. 2599 
 
[Legal Description] 
 
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED TOLLESON, IN THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, 
STATE OF ARIZONA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 
Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, BADEN SUBDIVISION, a subdivision recorded in Book 17 of Maps, page 
20, records of Maricopa County, Arizona.

CITY OF TOLLESON RESOLUTION NO. 2599 
APRIL 8, 2025 
PAGE 4 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT B 
TO 
RESOLUTION NO. 2599 
 
[Map] 
 
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