City of Gainesville - File #: 120250.

• File #: 120250.
• Version: 7
• Name: Declare the Property at 217 Northeast 1st Street Surplus (B)
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/16/2012
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 9/5/2013
• Final action: 9/5/2013
• Title: Update on the Purchase of Surplus DOC Property by the City of Gainesville (B) The purpose of this item is to provide an update to the City Commission on the status of the negotiations between the City and the State for purchase of surplus Department of Corrections (DOC) property. The City would like to purchase the DOC facility known as the former Gainesville Correctional Institute (GCI) in order to provide a variety of services at the complex for homeless/needy individuals and families in our community. This item is being submitted to the City Commission for their consideration and approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of Phase II of the GCI property, seek Legislative support and assistance in obtaining the GCI property, and identify funds for the purchase of the Phase II portion of the GCI property.
• Related files: 130814., 130370.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/5/2013	7	City Commission	Approved as Amended	Pass
6/6/2013	6	City Commission	Approved as Amended	Pass
3/11/2013	5	City Commission	Discussed
2/21/2013	4	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
12/6/2012	3	City Commission	Approved, as shown above	Pass
11/1/2012	1	City Commission	Approved as shown above (See Motion)	Pass
8/16/2012	0	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the Recommendation	Pass

Title
Update on the Purchase of Surplus DOC Property by the City of Gainesville (B)

The purpose of this item is to provide an update to the City Commission on the status of the negotiations between the City and the State for purchase of surplus Department of Corrections (DOC) property. The City would like to purchase the DOC facility known as the former Gainesville Correctional Institute (GCI) in order to provide a variety of services at the complex for homeless/needy individuals and families in our community. This item is being submitted to the City Commission for their consideration and approval to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of Phase II of the GCI property, seek Legislative support and assistance in obtaining the GCI property, and identify funds for the purchase of the Phase II portion of the GCI property.

Explanation
This item supports the City Commission Strategic Initiative 3.1: Continue Implementation of the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.

On June 6, 2013, the City Commission authorized the City Manager to terminate the contract with ADC to purchase the site on NW 53rd Avenue, and move forward with the plans to purchase the GCI site from the State. Since that time, the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), who is handling the property for the State, has forwarded a tentative contract to the City for the purchase of the 28 acres known as Phase I (See Map A). In addition, the State has included the access road with Phase I at no cost to the City. Based upon the appraised value, the State has agreed to sell the 28 acres with all improvements to the City for $700,000. The State requires that the City pay all closing costs including, but not limited to, the cost of legal advertisement, appraisal, survey, title insurance, documentary stamp tax, and recording fees. City staff estimates closing costs to be approximately $53,000. It is anticipated that the City can close on the Phase I property by October 30, 2013...