Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 21-80, Public Hearing, Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 700, Port St. Lucie Section Eighteen, according to the Plat thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 17 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, which was Identified and Approved for Surplus on November 9, 2020.
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Submitted By: Robyn Holder, CPPB, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to be financially responsible.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Robyn Holder, CPPB (PMD).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Marc A. Vassor.
3. Purpose: To convey real property located at 671 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: N/A.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The City’s Mission to be financially responsible.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): $230,000 in addition to Ad Valorem taxes assessed on the property.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council accept the purchase offer for 671 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd. from Marc A. Vassor for $230,000. However, this offer was lower than the appraised value of $278,000.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and accept the purchase offer.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: Following the requirements that are established in City Policy #18-01ccd, all City Departments verified that they had no use for the property and identified it as potential surplus. On November 9, 2020, City Council approved staff to dispose of the property via online auction pursuant to City Policy #18-01ccd.
Issues/Analysis: On May 27, 2021, the City owned property was advertised on the City’s contracted online auction website. In addition, City staff sent an intent to sell notice to the neighboring property owners within 300 feet of the property, issued a press release on all City social media platforms and posted signs on the property advertising the auction. The highest bid was submitted on June 30, 2021, and the purchase will subsequently be funded by the buyer, if approved by Council.
Financial Information: The proceeds from the sale will be deposited in the General Fund for Surplus Land Sales (#001-30000-364220-00000).
Special Consideration: The purchase bid for this property of $230,000 is lower than the appraised value of $278,000.
Location of Project: 671 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance.
2. Exhibit A - Quit Claim Deed.
3. Online Auction Information.
4. Public Notice.
5. Appraisal.
6. St. Lucie County Property Appraiser’s Card.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 6813.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Margaret M. Carland, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.