City considers Mills Act contract for Hansen House

The City of San Luis Obispo is considering a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement with owner James Fitzgerald Kelly for the landmark Hansen House at 1110 Buchon Street. The 10-year, automatically renewing contract would exchange property tax relief for long-term maintenance, restoration, and protection of the historic California Bungalow in accordance with preservation standards.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Initial 10-year term with automatic annual 1-year extensions

Renewal

Historic property contract under the Mills Act: initial 10-year term beginning upon recordation, with automatic one-year extensions each anniversary unless non-renewal notice is provided (owner at least 90 days prior; City at least 60 days prior). Agreement runs with the land and binds successors; City may cancel after hearing for breach, triggering a cancellation fee of 12.5% of full property value under Government Code §50286.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee Agenda Packet 2026-07-27

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of San Luis Obispo?

Kelly, James Fitzgerald was awarded this government contract by City of San Luis Obispo, as recorded on July 26, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee Agenda Packet 2026-07-27 (AgendaPacket), dated July 26, 2026 from City of San Luis Obispo. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Kelly, James Fitzgerald hold?

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