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County Administrator's Report 13. 22.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/03/2014
Issue: Acceptance of Property for Merlin's Manor/Meadson Road Drainage Project
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Donation of a Parcel of Real Property for the Merlin's Manor/Meadson Road Drainage Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a parcel of real property, located in Merlin's Manor Subdivision, for drainage improvements:

A. Accept the donation of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.47 acres), located in Merlin's Manor Subdivision, from Merlin's Manor, a Joint Venture, and Escambia Construction Co., Inc., for drainage improvements;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept, the Warranty Deed as of the day of delivery of the Warranty Deed to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]

BACKGROUND:

The County has a project in design to make drainage improvements in the Merlin's Manor Subdivision area, located east off Bauer Road. The County has a retention pond adjacent to the above-mentioned parcel, but there is no drainage outfall for the County pond. The acquisition of this parcel will provide the property needed to outfall storm water drainage from the existing County pond.

Board approval is required for the acceptance of this parcel of real property.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by Escambia County Clerk's Office.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Warranty Deed was 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, Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, staff will proceed in compliance with Section 46-139 of the County Code of Ordinances.

Attachments
Warranty Deed
Parcel info
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Aerial map