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City of Oakland to Purchase Property for Fire Station 4 Relocation

Original title: Subject: City Of Oakland V. Steven O. Von Querner Et Al. From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of City Of Oakland V. Steven O. Von Querner Et Al., And DOES 1-100, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 25CV125156, For The Acquisition Of Real Property Located At 1745 East 14th Street For The Fire Station 4 Relocation Project, In The Amount Of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), And Authorizing Related Settlement Terms Including, But Not Limited To The City Administrator Negotiating A Temporary Leaseback Arrangement For Up To Eighteen Months Contingent On City Council Adoption Of An Ordinance Approving The Lease Terms; And

June 16, 2026

City GovernmentReal EstatePublic SafetyLegal SettlementOakland

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The Frame

What this does

The city is spending $5,000,000 in public funds to acquire private property for a specific municipal infrastructure project, which involves a legal settlement and potential temporary arrangements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Steven O. Von Querner

The property owner involved in the legal settlement and potential leaseback agreement.

City of Oakland residents

The public is providing $5,000,000 for the acquisition of property to facilitate the relocation of a fire station.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Oakland has approved a $5 million settlement to acquire property at 1745 East 14th Street. This land will be used to relocate Fire Station 4, and the city may allow the current owners to lease the property back for up to 18 months.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city paying $5 million for this property?
The payment is part of a legal settlement to acquire the property at 1745 East 14th Street for the relocation of Fire Station 4.
Can the current owners stay on the property after the city buys it?
Yes, the city is authorized to negotiate a temporary for up to 18 months, provided the City Council later approves the specific lease terms.

Why It Matters

The city is spending $5,000,000 in public funds to acquire private property for a specific municipal infrastructure project, which involves a legal settlement and potential temporary arrangements.

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Conditional Leaseback

The city is utilizing a two-step approval process, requiring a future ordinance to finalize the leaseback terms after the initial property acquisition is settled.

City of Oakland

Connected Entities

location1745 East 14th Street“The property being acquired by the city.”Map →
locationAlameda County Superior Court“The court where the case was filed.”Map →
personSteven O. Von Querner“Named defendant in the eminent domain/acquisition case.”Map →
organizationCity of Oakland“The municipal government acquiring the property.”Map →
otherFire Station 4“The municipal facility being relocated.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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