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County Administrator's Report 10. 5.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	11/05/2020
Issue: Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3300 West DeSoto Street
From:	DEBBIE BOWERS
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Authorization for the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3300 West DeSoto Street - Cassie Boatwright, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the authorization for acquisition of a parcel of real property located at 3300 West DeSoto Street from the Myrtle Grove Lodge #352:

Authorize staff to negotiate and/or offer a purchase price of $90,000 for a parcel of real property located at 3300 West DeSoto Street, subject to receipt of an appraised value of $90,000 or greater, completion of the due diligence check list, and an executed Sales Agreement. An appraisal for this real property has been ordered and is expected to be completed by November 17, 2020. Additionally, authorize staff to proceed with the remaining due diligence for real property acquisition which is consistent with the provisions of Section 46-139 of the Escambia County code of Ordinances. An executed Sales Agreement will be brought back to the BCC for approval prior to closing on the property.

The property is located strategically across the street from the Brownsville Community Center, which would provide an opportunity to further the vision to bring community services to the citizens of Escambia County. The Lodge notified staff that it had a bona fide offer for the property and time is of the essence if the County is interested in purchasing the property. After evaluating the market, the condition of the building on the property and the Lodge’s appraisal ($183,000 valuation), staff recommends the purchase of the Property at $90,000.

BACKGROUND:

The property consists of a two-story 7,330 square foot building on 0.37 acres of land located to the east of Brownsville Community Center and to the north of vacant County-owned land. Built in 1951, the building has a fellowship hall, kitchen, meeting areas, offices, three bathrooms, and an elevator. However, the property will require significant investment prior to use. The property is zoned medium density residential, assessed at $99,128, and listed on the market this summer.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for this project is available in the Brownsville CRA Fund 151-370113.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's office will prepare the closing documents and conduct the closing for the purchase of this property.

PERSONNEL:

All work associated with this request is being done in-house and no additional staff is required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

These actions are consistent with the provisions of Section 46-139 of the Escambia County code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, staff will maintain compliance with Section 46-139 of the County Codes.

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