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Declaring a Portion of Right-of-Way as Surplus - SE 3rd Street (B)
This item is a request to adopt a Resolution declaring a portion of Southeast 3rd Street as surplus approving and authorizing the selling that portion to the adjacent property owner.
Explanation
On July 1, 1974, the City Of Gainesville acquired the east forty (40.0) feet of Tax Parcel 14569-000-000, owned at that time by Alachua County Abstract Company. From the amount of the State Documentary Tax paid on the deed in 1974, it was determined the City paid approximately $28,650 for the acquisition. The conveyance is contained in Official Records Book 894, page 766. This acquisition was used to provide additional right of way for the widening of Southeast 3rd Street and installation of a sidewalk and utilities between Southeast 2nd Avenue and Southeast 2nd Place. Through the chain of title, the property which was owned by Alachua County Abstract Company is now owned by USTWO, LLC, identified as Tax Parcel 14569-000-000 and located at the east half of the block containing Union Street Station. USTWO has requested to purchase a portion of the right of way to be utilized as the set-back requirement of development. Staff recommends having the portion of right of way appraised, subject to an overall utility easement and the sale to the adjacent property owner, USTWO, LLC.
Fiscal Note
An appraisal of the requested portion of right of way is estimated to cost approximately $2,000 and is available in the 2015 Public Works operation budget. This would be reimbursed from the proceeds of the potential sale.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt a Resolution declaring of a portion of the Southeast 3rd Street right of way, lying between Southeast 2nd Avenue and Southeast 2nd Place, as surplus; 2) direct staff to have that portion of right of way appraised, subject to an overall utility easement; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract for Sale consistent with the Reso...
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