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RESOLUTION NO. 4757
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED OFFER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE
PASCO SPORTING COMPLEX AND DECLARING THE CITY’S
COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE FACILITY AS A SOFTBALL AND
RECREATIONAL SPORTS VENUE.
WHEREAS, Franklin County demonstrated extraordinary foresight and commitment to
regional economic development by entering into a ground lease with the City of Pasco on May 25,
1994, providing County-owned land at a nominal annual lease value of $1.00 in recognition of the
significant public benefit the Pasco Sporting Complex would deliver to residents and businesses
throughout Franklin County, with the City assuming full responsibility to develop the then-raw
land into what is now the Pasco Sporting Complex, and through this enduring partnership, the City
of Pasco has proudly served as the community steward of this asset for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has invested a conservative minimum of $4,000,000 in
taxpayer funds to develop and maintain the Pasco Sporting Complex on land leased from Franklin
County, transforming undeveloped property into the current facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has continuously leased the subject land since 1994, during
which it has exclusively operated, maintained, and improved the Sporting Complex at significant
public expense; and
WHEREAS, the City's substantial and sustained investment of public funds in the
development and upkeep of the Pasco Sporting Complex on County-owned land creates a
compelling public interest in ensuring the City's continued use and stewardship of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco recognizes the Pasco Sporting Complex as a critical asset
within the regional recreational and economic ecosystem, serving youth, families, and visiting
teams throughout the Pacific Northwest region; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Sporting Complex are estimated annual economic impact of nearly
$6,000,000 to the City of Pasco, Franklin County, and surrounding businesses, including
hospitality, retail, food service, and transportation sectors; and
WHEREAS, the Complex provides a safe, high-quality athletic facility for children and
youth to participate in organized sports, supporting public health, community cohesion, and youth
development; and
WHEREAS, the continued operation of the Pasco Sporting Complex as a softball and
recreational sports venue is vital to sustaining the revenue generated for the City of Pasco and
Franklin County, and to the long-term economic vitality of the surrounding business community;
and
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WHEREAS, the Complex hosts tournaments that are booked well in advance, creating
forward-committed economic activity for local hotels, restaurants, and businesses, and any
disruption to facility operations would result in cancellation of contracted future events, loss of
tourism revenue, and long-term reputational harm that would jeopardize the City's ability to attract
tournament business in years to come; and
WHEREAS, the City commissioned a market value appraisal of Pasco Sporting Complex
(6520 Homerun Road, Pasco, WA 99301), conducted by James Arnett, MAI of Epic Land
Solutions, Inc., with an effective date of April 14, 2026, which concluded a fair market value of
$10,800,000 based on comparable commercial land sales; and
WHEREAS, the City commissioned a market value appraisal of Volunteer Park (1125 N
4th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301), conducted by James Arnett, MAI of Epic Land Solutions, Inc.,
with an effective date of April 14, 2026, which concluded a fair market value of $1,895,000 based
on comparable commercial land sales; and
WHEREAS, the City previously submitted an initial offer of $8,105,000 in cash plus
conveyance of Volunteer Park as consideration for acquisition of the Pasco Sporting Complex;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to submit an amended offer
underscoring the City’s commitment to securing the Sport Complex for continued community use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to submit an amended
acquisition offer for the Pasco Sporting Complex consisting of:
a.Cash consideration of $13,000,000; plus
b. Conveyance of Volunteer Park at its appraised fair market value of $1,895,000;
c.For a total combined offer value of $14,895,000, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 15th day of June, 2026.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Krystle Shanks
Deputy City Clerk City Attorney