Subject:
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Resolution declaring a portion of County-owned land as surplus and authorizing the sale of the property.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adoption of a resolution declaring a portion of County-owned land surplus and authorizing the sale of the property, establishing a sale price of $13,162.00.
Authorization for the Chairman to execute and the Clerk to attest the contract for sale and purchase and the County deed and authorize the Clerk to record the resolution in the public records of Pinellas County.
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Strategic Plan:
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Summary:
County departments were queried and have no objection to declaring the parcel surplus. Additionally, appropriate staff members and the Florida Department of Transportation reviewed the subject area and determined the sale would not have an adverse effect on the remaining right-of-way, or affect the ownership and right of convenient access of persons owning other parts of the subdivision.
An appraisal performed by County staff dated June 15, 2015, determined the value of this property to be $13,162.00. This appraisal was performed in accordance with Florida Statutes §125.35, and Chapter 3.3.2, “Real Estate Procedures”, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board), which waives the requirements for independent appraisals on properties valued at less than $100,000.00. This property abuts only one property owner. Pursuant to F.S. Statute 125.35(c)(2), when due to the size, shape, location, and value of the parcel, it is determined by the Board that the parcel is of use only to one or more adjacent property owners, the Board may effect a private sale of the parcel.
A full price Contract for the Sale and Purchase of the property was received.
Background Information:
On December 11, 1970 that part of Lots 6 to 11 inclusive, Block T and also a part of Canal Street was deeded to Pinellas County for public road right-of-way.
Fiscal Impact:
The County will receive $12,812.00 in revenue for the sale of this property, having collected a $350.00 deposit prior to the sale.
Returning the property to private ownership will improve the tax base and provide increased future tax
Staff Member Responsible:
Andrew W. Pupke, Director, Real Estate Management
Pick Talley, Assistant County Administrator
Partners:
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