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6.1. B. - Page 5 I. INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this policy is to set forth responsibilities, general strategies and procedures for the acquisition and disposal of real property, whether by sale, lease or via grants, donations, gifts, dedication or exchange. This policy is designed to ensure the City is in a state of readiness as it relates to acquiring or disposing of City property and that the City is managing its property portfolio consistent with the City Council's economic development, housing, and general plan strategies. This policy does not address maintenance and operations of City real property. It also does not address City "personal property," such as vehicles or computers. The goal of this policy is to provide a framework for the acquisition and disposal of City real property that assures these actions: ✓ Advance City plans, policies and goals, as they relate to economic development, the City's housing needs, the General Plan and other policy initiatives set forth by the City Council. ✓ Provide effective stewardship of City assets. B. MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Real property acquisition and disposal will be managed on a team basis, with the project manager and team members to be determined by the City Manager based on the nature of the proposed disposal or acquisition on a case-by-case basis. Along with staff inembers, the project team may include third party, independent advisors as needed, based on the nature and complexity of the proposed disposal or acquisition, such as appraisers, engineers, accountants, legal counsel, economists, brokers and financing consultants. These will be selected in accordance with the City's purchasing policies. C. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. City Council. � Adopts Real Property Acquisition and Disposal Policy. � Approves the acquisition of property, sale, or lease of City-owned property. ATTY/POLICIES/PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION PROCEDURES REV:08-17-12 PT Page 1 of 21