During the June 22, 2017, BCC Meeting, the Board authorized staff to begin the process to pursue acquisition on all properties that had vacant lots and unoccupied structures. Neighborhood & Human Services staff have identied over 30 potential parcels to solicit for acquisitions. Staff has sent correspondences to all identified vacant properties and have completed appraisal reports, title insurance commitments, and other related activities implementing this projects. The acquisition checklist has been provided with this Recommendation.
Westermark subdivision located on Erress Boulevard and Valencia Arms subdivision located on Diego Circle are neighborhoods located in the CRA Palafox Redevelopment District. Many of the units within the neighborhood have become neglected and/or abandoned, leading to severe blighted and slum conditions. Escambia County has conducted multiple refuse "clean sweeps" through the neighborhood; there have been numerous repetitive code violations in which properties currently have outstanding liens.
A preliminary offer was made to the property owner for the appraised value of the property at $13,000, but the owner has counteroffered with $17,000. The current property value from the Escambia County Property Appraiser notes the cap value at $21,269. Four votes from the Board would be needed to authorize this purchase price.
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