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County Administrator's Report 12. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	12/08/2011
Issue: Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property the City of Pensacola
From:	Keith Wilkins, REP
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property to the City of Pensacola - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board authorize the conveyance to the City of Pensacola (City) parcels of County property located within and adjacent to the area known as Escambia Treating Company Superfund site located within the Palafox Redevelopment Area (CRA), in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase attached to the Resolution:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the conveyance to the City of Pensacola parcels of County property located in the vicinity of the Escambia Wood Treating Company site, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase, subject to the City's satisfactory completion and review of the environmental due diligence studies. Purchase price is $1; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, Agreement for Sale and Purchase, Deed, and all other documents necessary to complete the transaction.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Pensacola issued a letter of interest dated October 19, 2011, expressing their desire to obtain four parcels of property owned by Escambia County associated with the redevelopment of the former Escambia Treating Comany Superfund Site. The City is proceeding with their environmental due diligence on each parcel and will proceed with seeking transfer of title individually as the studies are complete and satisfactory.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

City of Pensacola will not request any funds for the development of this property; however the County will participate in economic development incentives for end users subject to approval of the BCC.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

All documents have been prepared and reviewed by Stephen G. West, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

As approved by the BCC and County Administrator, CRA or Enviornmental staff may assist. Any environmental staff time will be billed to the City per the Environmental Services Memorandum of Agreement.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Section 125.38, Florida Statutes, allows the conveyance to other governmental entities or non-profits.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Community & Environment Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (CED/CRA) will coordinate all implementation tasks.

Attachments
City Annexation Letter
City Agreement & Resolution