LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - 2420 NORTH 7TH AVENUE, PARCEL REFERENCE NUMBER 000S009020043090
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council reaffirm the disposition of City-owned real property located at 2420 North 7TH Avenue, parcel identification number 000S009020043090, account number 133609100 as surplus. Further, that City Council amend the method of disposition from open bid to direct negotiation in accordance with the policy for disposition of City-owned real property. Finally, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to accomplish the disposition of the parcel for the purpose of affordable housing and designate any proceeds from the sale of the parcel to the Housing Initiatives Fund.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The unimproved property located at 2420 North 7TH Avenue was identified by City Staff and declared as surplus by City Council action on July 25, 2002. City Council declared the property as surplus, identified it for urban infill housing and recommended disposal through a Request for Proposal. The property was never sold or redeveloped and remains in City ownership. The property is approximately .0643 acres and zoned R-1A. R-1A zoning allows for single family residential development. The parcel is located on the corner of East Scott and North 7TH.
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, a not for profit area affordable housing provider, has expressed an interest in acquiring this parcel in support of their Urban Infill Program for development of affordable housing. The City of Pensacola and Escambia County Housing Finance Authority have determined that participation in this program will allow both parties to develop workforce housing which will support redevelopment initiatives within the City. Additionally, the City will benefit from ad valorem tax revenue generated as a result of returning the parcel to the tax roll.
In accordance with Section 166.0451 Florida Statutes, in 2008 City Council established by resolution a list of City owned real property that was appropriate for use as affordable housing. This parcel is one of those identified on the approved list.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 24, 2008: City Council approved Resolution No. 08-08 establishing an inventory list of City-owned real property determined to be appropriate for use as affordable housing was adopted by City Council. City-owned property located at 2420 N 7TH Avenue, parcel reference number 000S009020043090 was included on the approved list.
July 25, 2002: City Council declared the property as surplus, identified it for urban infill housing and recommended disposal through a request for proposal
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
After recovery of fixed expenses, any proceeds from the sale of the property to a qualified buyer will be split equally between the City of Pensacola and the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority. City of Pensacola proceeds will be allocated to the City Housing Initiatives Fund. The City of Pensacola may provide a discount on the parcel price from zero to 100 percent.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
9/11/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Administrator
Rebecca Ferguson, Economic Policy Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Parcel Map 2420 N 7TH Ave
2) Parcel Record 2420 N 7TH Ave
3) Resolution No. 08-08
4) Letter of Interest Escambia County Housing Finance Authority
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