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Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of the property at 3373 Sackett Lane, Winters, CA in partnership with the Solano County Water Agency, for a total purchase price of $2,700,000 plus administrative fees and estimated closing costs, of which the Solano County portion of the purchase price will be $1,350,000 plus one half of the administrative fees and estimated closing costs (4/5 vote required); and Authorize the County Administrator to execute any agreements to acquire the property including entering into an Acquisition and Management Agreement between Solano County and Solano County Water Agency
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of the property at 3373 Sackett Lane, Winters, CA in partnership with the Solano County Water Agency, for a total purchase price of $2,700,000 plus administrative fees and estimated closing costs, of which the Solano County portion of the purchase price will be $1,350,000 plus one half of the administrative fees and estimated closing costs (4/5 vote required); and
2. Authorize the County Administrator to execute any agreements to acquire the property and to enter into an Acquisition and Management Agreement between Solano County and Solano County Water Agency
SUMMARY:
Sackett Ranch is the former location of Four Winds Nursery, directly upstream from Lake Solano. The 74.30 acre parcel includes pre-1914 water rights with direct frontage on Putah Creek. The proposed purchase will be a joint arrangement with the Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) and would allow for the potential use of the property for habitat restoration and preservation of wildlife corridors, educational research opportunities, and continuity of nursery operations. The current property owners have been good stewa...
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