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County Administrator's Report 13. 1.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Discussion |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Two Contiguous Parcels of Real Property at 3826 West Lloyd Street for Stormwater Drainage Improvements - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board either approve or deny by super majority vote:
A. The purchase of two contiguous parcels of real property (totaling approximately 0.42 acres), located at 3826 West Lloyd Street, for proposed stormwater drainage improvements, from Carolyn J. Scott, for the purchase price of $61,500, which is above appraised value of $49,000, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase;
B. The Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of two contiguous parcels of real property (totaling approximately 0.42 acres), from Carolyn J. Scott; and
C. The authorization for 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] |
| BACKGROUND: |
The area of the county near 3826 West Lloyd Street has an historical record of stormwater drainage problems, which includes flooding of houses and businesses and damage to infrastructure. The property at 3826 West Lloyd Street, owned by Ms. Carolyn J. Scott, has experienced flooding in the past and with the recent rain event there was substantial flooding of Ms. Scott's property.
The County would like to alleviate some of the flooding problems in this area, which will require the acquisition of properties for drainage easements and retention ponds. The Scott property would be utilized as a stormwater retention area to facilitate the proposed stormwater drainage improvements.
Staff contacted the owner, who indicated that she was interested in selling her property. Staff had an appraisal performed by G. Daniel Green & Associates dated 04/17/2014, which placed a total value of $49,000 for the two parcels. Ms. Scott indicated that she could not accept that offer and countered with an offer to sell for $61,500, on which she is very firm.
While staff understands the Board's position on paying above appraised value, this property would be considered vital to any drainage improvement project in this area, since the location and size of the retention area is controlled by the topography of the area and the scope of design of the proposed drainage improvements. Therefore, staff is requesting the Board to consider approval to purchase two contiguous parcels of real property (totaling approximately 0.42 acres) from Carolyn J. Scott for the purchase price of $61,500, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase.
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| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this acquisition is available in Fund 352 “LOST III", Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56101.
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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. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| All work associated with this acquisition 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 Escambia County Code of Ordinances. |
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