Novato advances toward municipal property sales, leases

Novato officials are poised to narrow down which city real estate holdings might be considered for lease or sale.

The City Council discussed the issue at its meeting on April 23. City staff recommended hiring a real estate services firm to guide the sale or lease of hundreds of city-owned buildings and sites.

The council supported seeking a request for information, or RFI, which would kick off a bid process. The council also asked staff to return with a property list that would prioritize the first phase of the effort.