TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff T. Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: October 9, 2017
RE:
Title
Resolution Declaring Barges Lane Parcel Surplus and Authorizing Sealed Bid Sale of Said Property
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The City purchased a lot on Barges Lane in 2006 to facilitate a drainage project. In response to an inquiry from an adjacent property owner, staff is recommending offering the property for sale with the retention of an access easement to support ongoing maintenance of the drainage improvements.
Background:
The City of Fayetteville purchased a small parcel of land on Barges Lane in November of 2006. The property was acquired as a part of a roadway project and was needed for access and certain drainage features. Recently the adjacent property owner has asked if the City will sell the parcel. The City is still utilizing the property for street drainage and needs access to the parcel for any maintenance work that will be done in the vicinity. Staff recommends that City Council surplus the parcel with the understanding that it will be sold with the City retaining an easement on the entire parcel for future maintenance and utility needs. The parcel has a tax value of $1,125 which will be the minimum starting bid. The City is authorized by North Carolina General Statute § 160A-268 to declare the parcel surplus and authorize sale of the property by sealed bid process.
Issues/Analysis:
• Tax value of the property is $1,125.
• The City will reserve an easement over the entire parcel for utility purposes.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget.
Options:
• Accept the attached Resolution Authorizing Sealed Bid Sale.
• Reject the attached Resolution Authorizing Sealed Bid Sale.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council declare the parcel surplus and adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing Sealed Bid Sale.
Attachments:
Map
Resolution