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County Administrator's Report 11. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	09/03/2020
Issue: Acquisition of Real Property located at 4313 Erress Boulevard
From:	CLARA LONG
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 4313 Erress Boulevard for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 3, 2020, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), either approve, by super majority vote, or deny the following action:

A. Authorizing the purchase of real property located at 4313 Erress Boulevard, from Willie Wright Jr., for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project, in the amount of $17,000 (County's appraised value is $13,000);

B. Approving the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property located at 4313 Erress Boulevard (.0753 acres); and

C. Authorizing 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.

This parcel is located in Commission District 3.

[Funding: Fund 129/2017 CDBG, Cost Center 370231]

BACKGROUND:

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 & Human Services staff have identied over 30 potential parcels to solicit for acquisitions. Staff has sent correspondences to all identified vacant properties and have completed appraisal reports, title insurance commitments, and other related activities implementing this projects. The acquisition checklist has been provided with this Recommendation.

Westermark 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.

A preliminary offer was made to the property owner for the appraised value of the property at $13,000, but the owner has counteroffered with $17,000. The current property value from the Escambia County Property Appraiser notes the cap value at $21,269. Four votes from the Board would be needed to authorize this purchase price.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for acquisition is budgeted in FUND 129, 2017 CDBG, Cost Center 370231.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Contract for Sale and Purchase was reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney. Any additional documents will be reviewed by the County Attorney's office for approval.

PERSONNEL:

Not applicable to this Recommendation. 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, Neighborhood & Human Services Department staff will implement in consultation with the County Attorney's office.

Attachments
4313 Erress Blvd Agreement