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Approval of Land Acquisition for Fire Hall #4 and Future TOD Site
Presented by: David S. Leflar, Director, Legal and Legislative Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION
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That Council approve the acquisition of a parcel of land consisting of approximately 17.3 acres immediately to the north of the alignment of Fowler Way west of the St. Albert Trail, for a purchase price of $2.55 million, upon contractual terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for a land acquisition to expand the Fowler Way road right of way to incorporate additional land for a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) site, as well as to accommodate Fire Hall # 4.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority #3: Building a Transportation Network: Integrated transportation systems. Increase the efficient and effective movement of people and goods in St. Albert through integrated modal planning and regional cooperation. Implement approved Transportation Master Plan projects.
Strategic Priority #4: Infrastructure Investment: Identify and build needed capital assets. Secure ownership of Fire Hall #4 land subject to Council approval. Identify opportunity to amalgamate land purchase needs for future TOD site as part of the Fire Hall #4 Land purchase.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On November 21, 2019, Committee of the Whole (Budget) approved the following motion: PM-20-072
Fire Hall #4 - Motion to proceed with land acquisition for $2.5 million in 2020.
Fire Hall #4 - Delay design, construction and all related mobile equipment by one year to commence in 2022 with exception of the tanker truck in 2021.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Background information and discussion in relation to the recommended motion to approve a land acquisition, is found in a confidential administrative report to Council, since public disclosure of the information and discussion could jeopardize or interfere with the competitive position or contractual negotiations of the City, pursuant to clause 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommended motion, then passing no motion at all would result in the CAO not executing a purchase agreement and the recommended land acquisition would not occur.
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Report Date: April 6, 2021
Author: David Leflar
Department: Legal and Legislative Services
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble