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  County Administrator's Report     10. 3.    
BCC Regular Meeting Discussion  
Meeting Date: 09/06/2018  
Issue:    Acquisition of Real Property for the Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills Area Project
From: Joy Jones
Department: Public Works  
CAO Approval:

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 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
Riddell, James A. and Sandra K. 9980 Bristol Park Road approx. 0.88 acres $298,300
Shelley, Emory G. and Dana Jo 10010 Bristol Park Road approx. 0.77 acres $329,000

B. Approve the Contracts for Sale and Purchase for the acquisitions 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 Chair or Vice-Chair to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of these properties without further action of the Board (if the purchases are approved).

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Cost Center 210120, Object Code 56101, Project #16EN3595]

These properties are 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 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Homeowner Acquisition Fact Sheet: the county is to pay fair and reasonable cost 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 each parcel will be in excess of the appraised value; therefore, a super-majority vote is required.

Meeting in regular session on August 2, 2018, the Board approved both the Riddells' second appeal, for a purchase amount of $293,300, and the Shelleys' first appeal, for a purchase amount of $329,000.  The Riddell's and Shelley's have accepted their respective offers.

Once these two properties have closed, the County will have purchased 14 Bristol Park - Ashbury Hills properties.  
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 towards this project are eligible for reimbursement through the grant.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The County Attorney's office will prepare the closing documents and conduct the closings for the purchase of the properties. The Contracts for Sale and Purchase were 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.

Attachments
Contract - Riddell
Aerial Map - Riddell
Contract - Shelley
Aerial Map - Shelley
Purchased to date

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