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Approval and Authorization of a Quitclaim Deed - Butler Properties Land Trust (B)
This item is a request to approve and authorize the execution of a Quitclaim Deed onto Mary Jane Fredrickson as successor Trustee of the S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust dated December 10, 1998.
Explanation
On March 22, 2011, Alachua County conveyed onto the City the rights of way and stormwater basins associated with the 2008 southwest annexation. The deed in Official Records Book 4028, page 504 of the Public Records, contained a couple of scriveners errors.
Regarding Tax Parcel 6816-005-000, the deed referenced the parcel was acquired in Official Records Book 3265, page 980. It was actually acquired in Book 3163, page 820. The deed also failed to less out and except a portion of the parcel that had been conveyed in a prior deed to S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust on November 11, 2015 in Official Records Book 3265, page 980.
Regarding Tax Parcel 6810-009-000, the deed referenced the parcel was acquired in Official Records Book 1997, page 2982. It was actually acquired in Book 1797, page 672. Also contained in the deed, Section 10 was referenced which should have been Section 14.
Alachua County has issued and recorded a Corrective County Deed which is recorded in Official Records Book 4355, page 635 to clear the title onto the City. A Quitclaim Deed from the City is required by the title company to clear the title to Mary Jane Fredrickson as successor Trustee of the S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust.
Fiscal Note
The administrative cost is less than $100 and will be covered in the Public Works Department's annual operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve a Quitclaim Deed onto Mary Jane Fredrickson as successor Trustee of the S. Clark Butler Properties Land Trust to clear title to certain property; and 2) authorize the Mayor and Clerk of the Commission to execute the Quitclaim Deed, subject to approval from the City Attor...
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