SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement Associated with the NE 35th Street Phase 1B Road Project for Parcel 15509-000-00 (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $72,000 as approved in the FY 2023-24 budget)
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Steven Cohoon P.E., County Engineer |
Office of the County Engineer |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
This is a request to approve a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $72,000 plus closing cost for parcel 15509-000-00 associated with the NE 35th Street Phase 1B Road Project (715 feet east of West Anthony Road to 750 feet east of CR 200A). This improved residential parcel consists of approximately 0.33 acres. The 1,608 square feet single family residence, constructed in 1963, consists of three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom and two (2) dens (apparent former garage and rear porch, converted to living area).
The negotiated agreement provides that the Seller is responsible for all taxes including a proration of current taxes as of the date of closing, and the County, as the buyer, pays closing cost, such as recording fees, documentary stamps and title insurance. There are cost savings recognized in this negotiation by avoiding additional costs that occur during condemnation proceedings.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $72,000 plus closing cost (TIP70100C - GA771541 - 561301)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Purchase Agreement and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute the same.
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