City of Gainesville - File #: 130085.

• File #: 130085.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 6/25/2013
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 7/18/2013
• Final action: 7/18/2013
• Title: Resolution to Declare 1761 Southeast 4th Street as Surplus and Dispose of City Owned Property (B) This item involves a request to the City Commission to adopt a Resolution declaring 1761 Southeast 4th Street (Tax parcel 15853-000-000) as surplus property to be disposed of for affordable housing purposes, retaining the front Twenty (20) feet for future right-of-way.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/18/2013	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title
Resolution to Declare 1761 Southeast 4th Street as Surplus and Dispose of City Owned Property (B)

This item involves a request to the City Commission to adopt a Resolution declaring 1761 Southeast 4th Street (Tax parcel 15853-000-000) as surplus property to be disposed of for affordable housing purposes, retaining the front Twenty (20) feet for future right-of-way.

Explanation
This property, known as Tax Parcel 15853-000-000, located at 1761 Southeast 4th Street, escheated to the County for nonpayment of taxes on November 28, 2000 by virtue of Florida Statute 197.502(8). The County, pursuant to Florida Statute 197.592 (3) conveyed the property to the City on August 8, 2006. The current tax assessed value of the property is $5,000. In December of 2012, the City received a request from Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for a donation of property suitable for development of single family housing. An “Intent to Surplus” form regarding parcel was routed to all departments and utility companies for a determination of use. Public Works would like to retain the front Twenty (20) feet as future right of way.

In accordance with the Real Property Policies adopted by the City Commission on April 18, 2013, (Resolution No. 100630), this item requests the City Commission to adopt a resolution finding and declaring that the property is surplus. As defined in the Policies, surplus means “property which no longer serves a public purpose, or is in excess of the City’s needs, or the sale of which would serve a greater public purpose than the retention of the property.” If the Commission adopts the resolution, the Public Works Department will dispose of the property in a competitive manner. To achieve affordable housing goals, the property will be offered only to non-profit organizations that will construct an affordable new home for qualified low-income first-time homebuyers. As a part of the deed conveyance the City will allow the selected recipient up to 2 yea...