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County Administrator's Report 9. 1.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Discussion |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property for the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Area Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
In accordance with Section 46-139 of Escambia County Code of Ordinances and consistent with FEMA acquisition requirements, the Board either approve, via super-majority vote, or deny the following action regarding the acquisition of real property for the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Area Project:
A. Authorize the purchase of the following parcels in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase, and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Guidelines:
| Property Owner |
Property Address |
Parcel Size |
Purchase Price
(appraised value) |
| Tarbox, Richard & Maria |
2703 Ashbury Lane
(two parcels) |
2.47 Acres |
$267,500 |
| Hamilton, James & Barbara |
2707 Ashbury Lane |
0.94 Acres |
$235,000 |
B. Approve the Contracts for Sale and Purchase for the acquisitions of real property in the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Subdivision;
C. Authorize the payment of documentary stamp taxes and recording fees pursuant to HMGP guidelines; and
D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute, subject to legal review and sign-off, any documents necessary to complete these acquisitions without further action of the Board.
[Funding Source: Fund 352, “LOST III,” Cost Center 210120, Object Code 56101, Project #16EN3595] |
| BACKGROUND: |
Meeting in regular session on December 8, 2016, the Board approved for staff to pursue the acquisition of properties that are listed within the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and located along Eleven Mile Creek.
The owners of these properties, located in Ashbury Hills Subdivision, along Eleven Mile Creek, are willing to accept the appraised value of their property.
In accordance with Section 46-139 of Escambia County Code of Ordinances, for property valued over $250,000, a second appraisal is required. The two appraised values are $265,000 and $270,000, for the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Tarbox, 2703 Ashbury Lane (2 parcels). They have accepted $267,500, which is the average of those appraisals.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, 2707 Ashbury Lane, accepted their appraised value of $235,000.
As stated in the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Homeowner Acquisition Fact Sheet: the County is to pay fair and reasonable costs associated with real estate closing, including the cost of title transfer, recording fees, transfer taxes, and evidence of title and legal description (of which will be submitted for reimbursement). The homeowner is responsible for fees necessary to clear existing mortgages, liens and encumbrances from the deed, as well as any past due taxes.
By authorizing the payment of documentary stamps and recording fees, the total value paid for each parcel will be in excess of the appraised value, therefore, a super-majority vote is required. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Fund 352 “LOST III”, Cost Center 210120, Object Code 56101, Project #16EN3595. Funds spent for these purchases are eligible for reimbursement through the grant.
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| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
The County Attorney's Office will prepare the closing documents and conduct the closing for the purchase of these properties. The Contracts for Sale and Purchase were approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney.
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| 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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