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County Administrator's Report 10. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	11/03/2016
Issue: Approval of a Contract for Acquisition of a Portion of Real Property for the Detriot Boulevard and Cove Avenue Bridge Replacements Project
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of a Portion of Real Property for the Detroit Boulevard and Cove Avenue Bridge Replacements Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a portion of real property located at 1451 Detroit Boulevard (approximately 0.11 acres) from Stephan A. McClellan, aka Stephen A. McClellan and Mary Jane McClellan for the Detroit Boulevard and Cove Avenue Bridge Replacements Project:

A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property located at 1451 Detroit Boulevard (approximately 0.11 acres) from Stephan A. McClellan, aka Stephen A. McClellan and Mary Jane McClellan for the purchase price of $9,900, 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 portion of real property located at 1451 Detroit Boulevard (approximately 0.11 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, "Local Option Sales Tax, Account 210107, Object Code 56301/56101, Project 13EN2188}

BACKGROUND:

The County is currently designing safety improvements along Detroit Boulevard. As part of the safety improvements, the County will be replacing the bridges on Detroit Boulevard and Cove Avenue. The new bridges will offer wider shoulders, a pedestrian path on the north side of Detroit Boulevard, and wider shoulders with provisions for future pedestrian access on Cove Avenue. Due to limited right-of-way within this area, property must be acquired from Mr. and Mrs. McClellan for the project to be constructed.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for this project is available in Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax, Account 210107, Object Code 56301/56101, Project 13EN2188

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office will prepare the closing documents and conduct the closing for the purchase of the property. The Contract for Sale and Purchase 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 of the Escambia County code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, staff will maintain compliance with Section 46-139 of the County Codes.

Attachments
Contract_McClellan
Aerial Map - 1451 Detroit Blvd