HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. 2024-088 - Selling Approx. Five Acres of Property to Haven Humane Society located at 7501 Eastside Road APN: 050-040-010 for Wildfire EvacuatIon Center040-010, PROPERTY FOR UNDER MARKET VALUE FOR THE
COMMUNITY OF
WHEREAS, the Zogg Fire burned 56,338 acres in September and October in 2020, destroying
204 structures; killing 4 people, and hundreds of domestic and farm animals left to shelter in place;
and
WHEREAS, during the Zogg Fire, Haven Humane Society fed and cared for hundreds of domestic
and farm animals left to shelter in place behind fire lines; and
WHEREAS, Haven Humane Society received $2.5 million from the Zogg fire settlement to build
an emergency evacuation animal shelter to be used in emergencies similar to that of the Zogg fire,
and
WHEREAS, the City has for many years contracted with Haven Humane Society to serve as the
City's appointed agency to provide animal regulation services and animal shelter services; and
WHEREAS, Haven Humane Society does not currently have sufficient space for an emergency
evacuation animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding recognizes the need for an emergency evacuation animal shelter
and has land available at 7501 Eastside Road, APN 050-040-010;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding, that the
City Shall sell a portion of property, approximately five (5) acres, located at 7501 Eastside Road,
for $280,000 under market value for $230,000 due to the community benefit of having a wildfire
emergency animal evacuation center located in the City of Redding.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th day of November, 2024, by the following vote::
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Audette
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