TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Letter of Intent with Milan REI X, LLC and Landify ECT Corporation for a potential open space/park development.
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2. SUMMARY
Milan REI X, LLC owns parcels that comprise the Sully Miller Pit and intends to work with the City of Orange to explore open space/public park options. Landify ECT Corporation employs a self-funded business approach that utilizes excavated inert soil from construction sites to develop open space/public parks. This letter of intent among all three entities details the roles and responsibilities each party will retain as the parcels are evaluated for open space/park development.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the letter of intent with Milan REI X, LLC and Landify ECT Corporation for potential open space/park development, and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Sully Miller Pit (Sully Miller) comprises over 100 acres on the City's east end. Generally located north of Santiago Canyon Road, east of Cannon Street, and south of the Santiago Creek, Sully Miller has a long-standing history in the community with many residents interested in retaining the site as open space.
Millan REI X, LLC (Milan) expressed interest in working with the City to identify open space/public park options. To that end, Milan suggested a letter of intent (LoI) with the City and Landify ECT Corporation (Landify).
Landify has worked with other municipalities throughout the State of California for open space/park development purposes. They offer a unique business model that utilizes excavated inert soil from construction sites that meet soil safety regulations. Landify charges tipping fees for excavation companies to dispose clean fill on Landify sites and uses ...
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