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County Administrator's Report 10. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	08/16/2018
Issue: Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property at 4311 Erress Boulevard
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 4311 Erress Boulevard for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board either approve, by super majority vote, or deny the following action:

A. Authorize the purchase of real property located at 4311 Erress Boulevard from Jacqueline Pinkard, for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project, in the amount of $17,000 (County's appraised value is $15,000);

B. Authorize County staff to draft Contracts for Sale and Purchase, for the acquisition of the above noted properties, and to bring the executed Contracts 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 these properties without further action of the Board.

[Funding: Fund 129, 2015 CDBG, Cost Center 370224]

BACKGROUND:

Westernmark subdivision located on Erress Boulevard and Valencia Arms subdivision located on Diego Circle are neighborhoods located in the CRA Palafox Redevelopment District. Many of the units within the neighborhood have become neglected and/or abandoned leading to severe blighted and slum conditions. Escambia County has conducted multiple refuse "clean sweeps" through the neighborhood; there have been numerous repetitive code violations in which properties currently have outstanding liens. During the June 22, 2017 BCC Meeting, the Board authorized staff to begin the process to pursue acquisition on all properties that had vacant lots and unoccupied structures. Neighborhood and Human Services staff have identified over 30 potential parcels to solicit for acquisitions. Staff has sent correspondence to all identified vacant properties and have completed appraisal reports, title insurance commitments, and other related activities in implementing the project. The Checklist is attached as Exhibit I.

A preliminary offer was made to the owner for the appraised value of the property, but the owner has counter-offered with $17,000 (Exhibit II). Four votes from the Board would be needed to authorize this purchase price over the County appraisal of $15,000.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for acquisition of the properties noted above is budgeted in Fund 129, 2015 CDBG, Cost Center 370224.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

All documents will be reviewed by the County Attorney's office for approval.

PERSONNEL:

Not applicable to this recomendation. All work associated with this request is being handled by County staff.

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 action, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) staff will implement in consultation with the County Attorney's office.

Attachments
Ex I-4311 Erress Checklist
Ex II-4311 Counter Offer