TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff T. Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: December 10, 2018
RE:
Title
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Acquire Real Property in Catalyst Site for Future Development
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
Council and staff previously identified the Bragg Boulevard/Rowan Street area as part of the Catalyst site development areas. Council gave the direction for staff to pursue the area for possible future acquisition. The City has negotiated and received an Offer to Purchase three parcels in the area contingent upon Council approval and is seeking Council authorization to purchase this property within budgeted resources. The three parcels in question are shown on attached map. The parcels are owned by Samran Investments, LLC and have a tax value of $474,378.00. The Offer to Purchase is in the amount of $475,000.00. Adoption of the attached resolution would authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to acquire the identified property.
Background:
For several years the City has been researching and identifying areas for future development. Within this study several areas were identified as future catalyst sites. The area located at the Bragg and Rowan section has been identified as an area that Council was interested in acquiring. The City has received an Offer to Purchase on three of the parcels currently owned by Samran Investments, LLC. These parcels are a part of the identified area. The Offer to Purchase is for $475,000 and the parcels currently have a tax value of $474,378.00. The combined land area is approximately 2.56 acres and the land is located next to the Veterans Park and Rowan Park.
Issues/Analysis:
* The lots have a tax value of $474,378.00 and the asking price of $475,000.00 is in ...
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