TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Karen M. McDonald, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: April 10, 2023
RE:
Title
Resolution Authorizing a Quitclaim Deed of the City’s Title to the County in Order to Expedite the Sale of Land located at 2618 Graham Road, 2308 Slater Avenue and 1266 Coley Drive
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
6, 4 and 2
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 the parcels located at 2618 Graham Road, 2308 Slater Avenue and 1266 Coley Drive having tax parcel id numbers of 9496-83-0462, 0428-86-5835 and 0438-01-8658 respectively so that they may complete the sale of the jointly owned property that was acquired by tax foreclosure. This allows the property to be added back to the tax base and not continue to remain in joint governmental ownership.
Background:
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville received joint title to the property identified as 2618 Graham Road which has a parcel number of 9496-83-0462 on April 5, 2016. The County has received an offer to purchase the property in the amount of $7,453.53. The City will receive $2,121.63 in assessments that were due against the property at the time of the tax foreclosure.
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville received joint title to the property identified as 2308 Slater Avenue which has a parcel number of 0428-86-5835 on June 6, 2017. The County has received an offer to purchase the property in the amount of $6,731.74. The City will receive $280.03 in assessments that were due against the property at the time of the tax foreclosure.
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville received joint title to the property identified as 1266 Coley Drive which has a parcel number of 0438-01-8658 on March 14, 2007. The County has received an offer to purchase the property in the amount of $7,874.46. The City will receive $3,710.36 in assessments that were due against the property at the time of the tax foreclosure.
The County is requesting that the City declare the above property surplus and quitclaim the City’s interest to the County. Title is jointly held due to tax foreclosure by the County in their capacity as tax administrator. If the present bid is declined, the property will remain in joint ownership not earning taxes and requiring upkeep.
Issues/Analysis:
No known issues.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact to the budget; however, this will enable the property to be added back to the tax roll and the City will collect unpaid assessments.
Options:
• Accept the County’s request to declare the properties surplus and quitclaim the City’s title to the County according to the Resolution attached.
• Reject the County’s request and retain joint ownership.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends adopting the attached Resolution declaring the properties surplus and authorizing the City Manager to sign a Quitclaim Deed conveying the City’s interest to the County.
Attachments:
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Resolution