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Resolution declaring two parcels of County-owned property as surplus and authorizing the conveyance of the parcels to the Pinellas County Housing Authority.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adoption of a resolution declaring two parcels of County-owned property surplus and authorizing the conveyance of the parcels to the Pinellas County Housing Authority, at nominal cost, pursuant to Florida Statutes §125.38 (2015).
Authorization for the Chairman to execute the legal instruments necessary for the conveyance, including two County deeds, and for the Clerk to record the County deeds and the resolution in the Public Records of Pinellas County.
The property addresses are 12603 132nd Avenue, Largo, Florida 33774, and 12065 134th Place, Largo, Florida 33778.
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Strategic Plan:
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing.
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
Summary:
The Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA), an independent agency operating under the authority of Florida Statutes §421, is interested in acquiring both properties. Pursuant to §125.38, the PCHA has petitioned the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for conveyance of these two properties for use in PCHA’s self sufficiency and homeownership program for first time homebuyers.
The disposition of these properties in this manner is compliant with federal regulations regarding the acquisition of property acquired with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Florida Statutes §125.38 grants the Board the authority to convey real property by private sale to an agency for the purpose of promoting community interest and welfare. There is no further requirement or need for the County to retain title to these two properties. The conveyance of these two properties will relieve the County of the future maintenance obligations and liabilities associated.
Background Information:
Two parcels of real property are recommended for surplus and disposition. The surplus parcels include residential properties which feature two existing single family residences. The first property is located at 12603 132nd Avenue in the Dansville Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (parcel number: 08/30/15/96282/001/0130) in unincorporated Largo, Florida. The structure on this property consists of 1,364 SF of living space on a 56’ wide by 110’ deep lot (6,160 sq. ft.). Pinellas County acquired this property in 1999 due to its partially constructed and abandoned condition and its blighting influence on the neighborhood. The construction of the structure was completed in 2000 and the structure served as a project office for the multi-year, multi-phase neighborhood infrastructure improvements and as an informal community meeting space for over a decade. The property has been vacant since 2011.
The second property is located at 12065 134th Place in the Greater Ridgecrest Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (parcel number: 04/30/15/74790/002/0280) in unincorporated Largo, Florida. The structure on the property was built in 1960 and consists of 825 sq. ft. of living space on a 60’ wide by 105’ deep lot (6,300 sq. ft.). In 2000, the previous property owner applied and qualified for a $21,450 mortgage from Pinellas County’s home repair loan program. In order to protect the County’s interest, during a subsequent foreclosure sale, Pinellas County staff submitted a bid to acquire the property. The County submitted the highest bid and was granted a Certificate of Title to the property in 2008. The property has been vacant since 2008.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Gordon R. Beardslee, Director, Planning
Andrew W. Pupke, Director, Real Estate Management
Partners:
Pinellas County Housing Authority
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - County Deed 12065
Attachment 3 - County Deed 12603
Attachment 4 - 12065 Map
Attachment 5 - 12603 Map