LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
City Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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Disposition of City Owned Property at 113 North “C” Street (Former Blount School)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council declare as surplus the property located at 113 North “C” Street (Parcel ID number 00-0S-00-9080-001-018), and authorize the Mayor to dispose of the property through a Request for Proposals.
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AGENDA: Regular
Public Hearing Required: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On September 20, 2011, the City acquired and subsequently demolished, the Former Blount School building for the purpose of developing infill housing, utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The property is 2.65 acres and zoned R-1A for medium density residential land use. Redevelopment of this property will include single family, market based housing with a parklike amenity and storm water enhancement. Design of the homes will be developed to fit the character of the neighborhood but enhance the housing product and provide for increased private sector reinvestment. Specifics for this zoning and land use are cited in the Land Development Code Section 12.2.4. The Request for Proposals will include design considerations and staff review to meet these goals. Closure on the sale of the property could be held until a mutually satisfactory design is developed.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 08, 2011 - Council approved acquisition of the property located 113 North “C” Street.
March 22, 2012 - City Council approved the Interlocal Agreement with Escambia County providing for the assisted demolition/clearance of the Old Blount School Property.
June 14, 2012 -City Council approved the award of bid for the demolition of the former Blount Middle School.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Development of the property will benefit the Westside Redevelopment Area tax increment financing revenue. Costs associated with the sale of the property such as appraisals and closing costs will be reimbursed from the proceeds of the property sale. The remaining proceeds will fund the infrastructure improvements for the development of the property. Should the development of the property not meet the CDBG criteria of 51% of the units at 80% area median area income, the CDBG Fund is required to be reimbursed an amount equal to the current appraised value of the property.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
12/27/2016
STAFF CONTACT:
Eric W. Olson, City Administrator
Keith Wilkins, Assistant City Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Blount Location Map
2) Council Property Disposition Policy
3) Report of Council Action, Property Acquisition - 113 North C Street
PRESENTATION: No
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