Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 21-94, Public Hearing, Authorizing the Conveyance of Approximately .43 Acres of Real Property Owned by the City and Described as Tract C, Becker Road Turnpike Interchange No. 1, According to Plat Book 56, Page 37, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, to Walter Rodriguez in accordance with a Land Swap Agreement.
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Submitted By: Stefanie Beskovoyne, Deputy Director, Utility Legal Affairs
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This is an ordinance conveying Tract “C”, located on Southwest Bradshaw Circle, to Walter Rodriguez, pursuant to a Land Swap Agreement, which is attached hereto and which has been executed by Walter Rodriguez, in exchange for Walter Rodriguez conveying 120 SW Becker Road to the City.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council complete the motion in the affirmative
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the affirmative
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: Walter Rodriguez commenced construction of a single-family dwelling on his property located at 120 SW Becker Road. However, the City desires to acquire his lot for drainage purposes.
Issues/Analysis: Mr. Rodriguez is willing to accept the conveyance of City owned Tract “C” in exchange for his lot on Becker Road. Each party is paying their own closing costs. The City Council must approve this transaction via ordinance in accordance with the City’s charter.
Financial Information: Each party agreed to pay for their share of the closing costs. The City agreed to remove the concrete “cul de sac” located on Tract “C.” The City Attorney’s office had both lots appraised. Tract “C” appraised at $105,000 and 120 SW Becker Road for $70,000.
Special Consideration: The City Council will also consider a Resolution accepting the conveyance of 120 SW Becker Road, which is conditioned upon the approval of this Ordinance at the public hearing on September 27, 2021.
Location of Project: Tract “C” on Southwest Bradshaw Circle
Attachments: Ordinance, Exhibit A to Ordinance - Land Swap Agreement
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: 6651
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Margaret M. Carland, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.