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Declare a County owned parcel as surplus and authorize the conveyance of the parcel to the Pinellas County Housing Authority.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adoption of a resolution to declare a County owned parcel (Property) as surplus, grant authorization to donate the Property to the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA), and grant authorization for the Chairman to execute the Quit Claim Deed in accordance with Section §125.38, Florida Statutes.
• The Property consists of a network of roadways contained within the boundaries of Rainbow Village.
• Conveyance of the Property enables PCHA to construct the entire development without constraints of the current roadway network.
• Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Just Market Value for the Property is $6.50 per square foot, or $983,911.50.
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest and record the Quit Claim Deed and resolution in the public records of Pinellas County.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.4 Strive to serve the needs of all Pinellas County residents and customers
Summary:
Summary
Approval of this resolution will authorize the conveyance of the Property to PCHA unifying ownership for re-development.
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Background Information:
PCHA is re-developing Rainbow Village into Heritage Oaks, an Affordable Housing project for seniors. As a prerequisite to site re-development, PCHA was granted a petition to vacate right-of-way interest associated with the roadway network within the boundaries of the Property. This conveyance will unify ownership with the contiguous parcel to PCHA.
Florida Statutes, §125.38 grants the Board authority to convey property that is not needed for County purpose to a not-for-profit organization for the purposes of promoting community interest and welfare if the Board determines it is in the best interest of the County.
Fiscal Impact:
No Fiscal Impact
Staff Member Responsible:
Kevin McAndrew, Director, Development Review Services
Partners:
Pinellas County Housing Authority
Attachments:
Resolution
Exhibit A
Quitclaim Deed
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