Minutes 1974/05/28
Roll Ca 11
1st Baptist
Church
Prop.
3575
May 28, 1974
Gilroy, California
The Special Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order
by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members: Dennis L. DeBell, George T. Duffin, John
Hughan, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor noted that this Special Meeting was called in order to hear
a Report in regard to the Terminte Inspection of the First Baptist Church
Property.
City Administrator Wood noted that said inspection and correction of
this problem was quoted to be in the amount of $1,095 including a $100 in-
spection fee.
The Mayor noted that it was previously reported to Council that
the purchase price of said property was in the amount of $85,000; that to
open escrow on same, a deposit in the amount of $2,000 is required under
the agreement and the Church has agreed to pay the title insurance fees.
The estimated cost to bring said building up to City Code standards is
$4,500, not including City labor. The Mayor further noted that Mr. Lynch,
Trustee of the Baptist Church, was present in the audience and verifies
the terms of the purchase.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to purchase of said property.
3576
Motion was made by C~uncilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried by the following Roll Call vote that authorization be given
for purchase of the First Baptist Church property in the amount of $85,000
with the terms noted to include the $2,000 down payment; $4,500 rehabilitation
estimate; and $1,095 termite correction costs. Ayes: Council Members: DeBell,
Duffin, Hughan, Pate, Silva and Goodrich. Noes: Council Member: Stout.
It was noted by Staff that the 1974-75 Budget provides $80,000 for the
purchase of said Church property and that same would have to be amended to
al low for said purchase. City Administrator Wood recommended that an addi-
tional $5,000 be added to the $90,595 cost for contingencies. Council
recommended that the 1974-75 Budget be corrected to include the total costs
in the amount of $95,595 prior to adoption of said Budget.
At 8:23 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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