Title
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Foreclosure Property Located at 1207 Willard Street
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell: 373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Partrick 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department is in the process of selling surplus land consisting of a residential lot located at 1207 Willard Street, parcel #0020548. It has been determined that there is no municipal need for the property. City Council approval is requested to proceed with the sale of the property to the highest bidder.
BACKGROUND:
Property Management has advertised this property since March 23, 2012. The highest bid, received from Gate City Management LLC., was accepted in accordance with Section 4:122 of the City Code of Ordinances, "Sale of real property by advertisement for bid". The property was recently valued by Lynn B. Ritchy, an independent appraiser, at $4,800. The highest and final bid of $4,800 was accepted and advertised in the News & Record with a 10 day upset period. This upset period has expired with no further bids.
The property was acquired by a commissioner's deed through the foreclosure process. It has been determined that there is no municipal need for the property. The total area of the lot is 16,988 Sq. Ft. (.39 acre). The property is zoned R-5, Single-family Residential.
The accepted sales price surpasses the Department's policy requiring that sales price be at least 90% of the appraised value of properties.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The proceeds from the sale of this property will be credited to the foreclosure accounts receivable #101-0000-00.0400 of the General Fund. Once all costs related to the advertising, property transfer fees, and maintenance are paid, any net remaining amount will be recorded as revenue from the sale of the property.
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