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County Administrator's Report 14. 4.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property for the Bristol Park-Ashbury Hills Area Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board, in accordance with Section 46-139 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, and consistent with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) acquisition requirements, either approve by super-majority 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 parcel 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 |
| Russo, John D. & Angela K. |
2700 Silhouette Drive |
approx. 0.69 acres |
$375,000 |
B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property located in the Bristol Park-Ashbury Hills Subdivision;
C. Authorize the payment of documentary stamp taxes and recording fees pursuant to the HMGP Guidelines; and
D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board (if the purchase is approved).
[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Cost Center 210120, Object Code 56101, Project #16EN3595]
This property is located in Commission District 5. |
| BACKGROUND: |
Meeting in regular session on December 8, 2016, the Board approved staff to pursue the acquisition of properties that are listed within the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and located along Eleven Mile Creek.
As stated in the FEMA HMGP Homeowner Acquisition Fact Sheet: the county is to pay fair and reasonable costs of title transfer, recording fees, transfer taxes, and evidence of title and legal description (all costs will be submitted for reimbursement). The homeowners are 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 this parcel will be in excess of the appraised value; therefore, a super-majority vote is required.
Meeting in regular session on November 1, 2018, the Board approved the Russo's appeal for a purchase amount of $375,000. This purchase amount is the average of the County's highest appraisal ($365,000) and the owner's appraisal ($385,000). |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this project is available in Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Cost 210120, Object Code 56101, Project #16EN3595. Funds spent toward this project 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 this property. The Contract for Sale and Purchase will be approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney. |
| 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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