SUBJECT
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Declare surplus and authorize the private sale through sealed bid offering to adjacent landowners of the County’s interest in a platted park. (Potential for $5,000 or greater, one-time revenue)
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DESCRIPTION
The plat of Camp Lester, recorded in 1948 in Plat Book 33 at Page 38, dedicated to the public a certain area identified as “Park” lying within Block 5 said plat. The parcel is a vacant, triangular-shaped parcel containing approximately 6,900 square feet located at the northeasterly corner of the intersection of Camp Lester Road and Reese Drive. Due to its size, shape and location, the park is not conducive for use as a public park under County standards. The County has received multiple requests for the purchase of the property by adjacent owners. The park is a non-developable parcel; therefore, the property is only of use and benefit to the adjacent property owners. The County contacted the adjacent property owners, and all have expressed an interest in purchasing the County’s interest in the property. Staff is requesting the park be declared surplus and offered to the adjacent property owners through a private sale and sealed bid with a minimum bid value of $5,000 based on an in-house valuation utilizing available data. Another platted park within this plat was previously sold and conveyed by the County in conjunction with the sale of the former Camp Lester fire station.
Florida Statutes allow for the conveyance by the County of lands dedicated for park purposes and allow for the disposal of property by declaring the property surplus and authorizing its sale to interested adjacent property owners. Declaring the Subject Park parcel surplus and authorizing its sale by sealed bid will allow adjacent property owners to bid on the purchase of the property. The sale of the property will place it on the tax roll and eliminate the need for maintenance activities by the County associated with the parcel. In accordance with the Florida Statutes any funds to the County from the sale of the dedicated lands shall be used for park purposes.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board declare the above-mentioned park parcel surplus and authorize the private sale of the property, to be administered by the Real Estate Services Director or his designee, to the highest bidder submitting a sealed bid with a minimum bid of $5,000 with the condition that the recording fees and documentary stamps shall be borne by the prospective buyer. The County’s interest in the property, including any interests that may otherwise be reserved by Florida Statute, will be transferred in “as is” condition and conveyance will be by County Deed.
FISCAL IMPACT
Proceeds from the sale of the parcel to be deposited into the appropriate fund, to be determined by Finance and Accounting, to be utilized for park purposes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577