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Quit Claim Deed to Habitat for Humanity for Tax Parcel #15955-007-000 (B)
Explanation
On August 10, 1998, the City Commission approved the donation of tax parcel #15955-007-000, located at 105 Southeast 13th Lane, to the Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (Habitat). The City donated the property to Habitat to develop a residence to assist the City in its continuing efforts to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income families in the Gainesville Cmmunity.
On July 14, 1999, the City transferred the property to Habitat via a quit claim deed. The deed contained an automatic reverter clause if Habitat did not adhere to the following: 1) commence and complete the construction of single-family buildings on the property within two years from the date of the deed; and 2) convey the property to a low-income family to own and occupy the property as a principal residence within 90 days after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Habitat commenced with the construction of a single-family home on the property within the required time frame for an eligible low-income family. However, the family had to move out of Florida due to a job transfer. Thus, Habitat had to identify another eligible low-income family to complete the home. As a result, there was a delay in completing the construction of the home. The construction of the home was completed in 2003, and the new family is currently living in the home. Habitat is requesting that the City issue a corrective deed to revert the property back to Habitat in order to effectively transfer the property to the new family.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the issuance of a quit claim deed to revert tax parcel #15955-007-000 to Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc.; and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute the quit claim deed, to effect the conveyance of this property, subject to approval by the City Attorney.