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County Administrator's Report 14. 19.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property Located on Herman Street from Tornado Fence, Inc. - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a parcel of real property (approximately 1.24 acres), located on Herman Street, from Tornado Fence, Inc.:
A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property located on Herman Street (approximately 1.24 acres), for the negotiated purchase price of $3,000 from Tornado Fence, Inc., in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase;
B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of a parcel of real property located on Herman Street(approximately 1.24 acres); and
C. 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.
[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56101/56301, Project No. 12EN1763]
The Herman Street/Delano Street area between Pace Boulevard and Palafox Highway has a long history of stormwater drainage issues, including flood damage to residences and businesses and road and drainage infrastructure. An Engineering study of this area indicates the need for additional property for stormwater retention purposes. Tornado Fence Inc., owns property located on Herman Street, which is part of an old borrow pit that holds water, but is not a functioning retention pond. The County would like to acquire this property for retention pond purposes as part of the stormwater drainage project for this area. |
| BACKGROUND: |
The Herman Street /Delano Street area between Pace Boulevard and Palafox Highway has a long history of stormwater drainage issues, including flood damage to residences and businesses and road and drainage infrastructure. An Engineering study of this area indicates the need for additional property for stormwater retention purposes. Tornado Fence Inc., owns property located on Herman Street, which is part of an old borrow pit that holds water but is not a functioning retention pond. The County would like to acquire this property for retention pond purposes as part of the stormwater drainage project for this area.
Pursuant to the Board's adoption of the Policy for Real Property Acquisitions Related to Roads and Drainage Projects, dated April 21, 2011, staff entered into negotiations with Tornado Fence, Inc., to acquire a parcel of real property (approximately 1.24 acres) they own located on Herman Street. The property owner indicated a willingness to sell the property for $3,000 which staff considers a reasonable offer based on recent sales of comparable properties in this area according to the Escambia County Property Appraiser's website.
Staff prepared, and the property owner agreed to sell the property in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase, with the understanding that this acquisition requires final Board approval. The Contract for Sale and Purchase includes an offer to purchase the property for the negotiated amount of $3,000 with the owner/seller being responsible for payment of documentary stamps and other closing costs. Staff is requesting Board approval of this acquisition and the Contract for Sale and Purchase. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this project is available in Fund 352 (LOST), Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56101/56301, Project No. 12EN1763. |
| 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 was approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney, on May 15, 2013. |
| 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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