TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff T. Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: March 19, 2018
RE:
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring Jointly Owned Real Property Surplus and Authorizing a Quitclaim Deed of the City’s Title to the County
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
6
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
A Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
Cumberland County has requested that the City of Fayetteville quitclaim their interest in two parcels known as 0415-47-7543 which is located on Dominion Road and 9496-41-3031 which is located on Sudbury Drive to clear up a cloud on title. The County has sold these parcels which were foreclosed on with both the County and City taking title jointly. The first parcel is actually not in the City but was mistakenly put in the City’s name with the County when it was foreclosed on. The second parcel was sold without having the City quitclaim their interest prior in error. This will allow the property to be added back to the tax base and not continue to remain in governmental ownership.
Background:
On March 14, 2005, Parcel 0415-47-7543 on Dominion Road and 9496-41-3031 on Sudbury Drive were conveyed to the County of Cumberland and the City of Fayetteville as a result of a tax foreclosure proceeding. The Commissioner’s Deed is recorded in Book 6819, Page 5 of the Cumberland County Registry. On October 31, 2006, the County of Cumberland, as Grantor, conveyed said properties out to an outside party but the City of Fayetteville was inadvertently left off. To clear up the cloud on title the County of Cumberland is requesting the City of Fayetteville to quitclaim their interest to the County so the matter can be corrected.
Issues/Analysis:
No known issues
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget; however this will enable the properties to be added back to the tax roll.
Options:
• Accept the County’s request to declare the property surplus and quitclaim the City’s title to the County according to the Resolution attached.
• Reject the County’s request and retain a ½ interest in the properties.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the attached Resolution declaring the property surplus and authorizing the City Manager to sign a Quitclaim Deed conveying the City’s interest to the County.
Attachments:
Resolution
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