Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 21-83, Public Hearing, Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Described as Lot 3, Block 12, River Point PUD First Replat, According to the Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 41, Page 21 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, which was Identified and Approved for Surplus on April 26, 2021.
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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 Joseph Lowry.
3. Purpose: To convey real property located at 183 SE Via Terra Bella.
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): $80,000 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 183 SE Terra Bella from Joseph Lowry for $80,000. However, this offer was lower than the appraised value, which was $95,000.
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 #18-01ccs, all City Departments verified that they had no use for the property and identified it as potential surplus. On April 26, 2021, City Council approved staff to dispose of the property via online auction pursuant to City Policy #18-01-ccd.
Issues/Analysis: On May 27, 2021, the City owned property was advertised on the City's contracted online auction website. In addition, City staff send an intent to sell notice to the neighboring property owners within 300 feet o...
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