HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 23-049, Mills Act 14275 Saratoga Ave RESOLUTION NO. 23-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 14275 SARATOGA AVENUE (APN 397-31-001)
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council recognizes the importance of
preserving historic resources in the community and the need to enhance and maintain the
unique character of the historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga introduced Ordinance No.
397 on June 7, 2023 designating 14725 Saratoga Avenue as a historic landmark
("Ordinance) making preservation of the property as a historic resource of utmost
importance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council has chosen to participate and
support the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program in accordance with California
Constitution, Article XIII, section 8, California Government Code sections 50280-50290,
and California Revenue and Taxation Code sections 439-439.4; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council finds that entering Mills Act
agreements for historic properties is consistent with the City of Saratoga Heritage
Preservation Code Chapter 13, and the General Plan Open Space and Conservation
Element Goal OSC 14, "through coordination with and implementation of other related
General Plan Policies, encourage preservation of the City's heritage by providing for the
protection of irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing significant elements
of City and regional history"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of City of Saratoga that
it authorizes the City Manager, following the effective date of the Ordinance, to enter into
a Mills Act agreement for the property located at 14275 Saratoga Avenue and to take other
actions as needed in connection with the property's participation in the Mills Act program.
No later than 20 days after the contract has been signed by both parties the City Clerk shall
record the contract with the County Recorder.
Resolution No. 23-049
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The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 7t�, day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, VICE MAYOR ZHAO,
MAYOR FITZSIMMONS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor
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Britt Avr;t, MMC, City Clerk
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