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County Administrator's Report 9. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	02/02/2017
Issue: Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3010 Ashbury Lane for the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Area Project
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3010 Ashbury Lane for the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Area Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board either approve or deny:

A. The purchase of real property, located at 3010 Ashbury Lane, for the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Area Project, from John and Sheri Paul Life Estate, for the average of the County's appraisal and the owner-provided appraisal, for an offer price of $257,450;

B. Authorize County staff to draft the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property (approximately 0.90 acres) located at 3010 Ashbury Lane, from John and Sheri Paul Life Estate, and bring the executed Contract back before the Board; and

C. 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 the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board (if the purchase is approved).

[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.

John and Sheri Paul Life Estate, owners of 3010 Ashbury Lane, located in Ashbury Hills Subdivision and along Eleven Mile Creek, are willing to sell their property.

Escambia County had an appraisal performed on this property and was valued at $261,000. The property owners have provided their own appraisal valued at $253,900. The average of the County's appraisal and the owner-provided appraisal is $257,450.

According to the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Homeowner Acquisition Fact Sheet, the property owners can appeal the County's appraisal if they believe the fair market value of their home is not adequate. The appeal process does include a second appraisal for their property at their expense. The County will then split the difference of the initial appraisal and second appraisal to determine the fair market value of the home, after which the County may make another offer.

Funds spent toward this project, and in accordance with the guidelines, are eligible for reimbursement

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

[Funding Source: Fund 352, “LOST III,” Cost Center 210120, Object Code 56101, Project #16EN3595]

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Contract for Sale and Purchase will be drafted by Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney. 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 acquisition 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 Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

Attachments
Map Paul Property
Appraisal - County
Appraisal Summary - Owner Provided
BCC_Dec 8 meeting