60A - PROPERTY DISPOSITION POLICY

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• Conformance with Provisions of Government Code Sections 54220 thru 54233: California Government Code Sections 54220 thru 54233 requires that a local agency proposing to dispose of surplus property must first notify all governmental agencies operating within the City as to the availability of the property. The agencies are given 60 days to respond with an intent to acquire, if not, the property may be deemed cleared for public sale. (note: Government Code Sections 54220 thru 54233 requirements do not apply to disposition of real property that has not been used by the City and acquired or held for purposes of exchange or sale as a remnant in connection with implementation of a City project). • Community Comment Required Prior to Issuance,of Solicitation: Prior to the City Council approving properties for inclusion `on dhe list of properties available for disposition, or authorizing issuance of solici atio s\for disposition (e.g. Requests for Proposal, listing for sale or lease, etc.);`the,City shall conduct a noticed neighborhood meeting pursuant to Section 2-153; subsections (b) tl ru (g) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (relevant portions of Ordinance,NS-2838 "Sunshine Ordinance") in orderto obtain neighborhood comment on the proposed disposition and,futurre use(s) of the real property in question."\ r • Special Requirements Rel: as park land often have sp original acquisition or site restricting use to park pu property.' • Appraisal and Authorizatic ,that-a property may be.so o Disposition•ofPark Land: Real property designated restrictions related to the source of funds used for the lopment.Such'restrictions can arise from covenants is and the source of,funds used to acquire the real of sale Jr. price-equal'to or greater than- \,(1) han`(1) year old) appraisal. Council: Upon approval by the City Council Iger is authorized to sell the property for a rice established by a current (less than one • _'M dthod of Sale: Properties•may be sold by any method allowed by the Municipal Code a"cl,this Policy. This includes direct negotiation, request for proposal, listing with a broker, sealed bid, 'auction or other appropriate method as recommended by the City Manager -arid approved by the City Council. As appropriate, disposition agreements shall includ'e.r asonable "clawback" provisions that provide the City the ability to regain ownership of 'a property as one remedy for non-performance by purchaser or lessee under a disposition agreement or lease. • Marketing: Properties offered for sale shall receive the widest possible exposure to the market. This may be accomplished through direct marketing techniques, such as requests for proposals (RFPs), advertising, exposure through the real estate media, posting the property on the multiple listing service or any other appropriate method. • Use of Proceeds: For transactions where the City retains disposition proceeds, the City Manager may recommend use of proceeds; however, the City Council retains approval 5 60A-9