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County Administrator's Report 11. 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	01/22/2015
Issue: Acceptance of Real Property for Rebel 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 Rebel 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 (25 feet x approximately 330 feet), located on Rebel Road, for drainage improvements:

A. Accept the donation of a parcel of real property located on Rebel Road from John D. and Angela K. Russo 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, subject to Legal review and sign-off, 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 on Rebel Road, which runs north and south between Frank Reeder Road and Nine Mile Road. Due to limited right-of-way on Rebel Road, it was determined that additional property for right-of-way would be required to facilitate the drainage project. John and Angela Russo have agreed to donate the requested property (25' x approximately 330'). Board approval is required for the Board's acceptance of the donated property.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

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

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Warranty Deed will be 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 Information
Aerial Map