SUBJECT
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Authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest in four parcels to the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The County recently acquired the following four parcels through the statutory escheatment process which are vacant lots that lie within the municipal limits of the City of Lakeland (“City”).
1. Parcel ID Number 232823-108500-014060 was acquired October 16, 2026, through an Escheatment Tax Deed which was subsequently recorded in O.R. Book 14192 at Page 1577. The parcel contains approximately 5,000 square feet and is located on the west side of Arapahoe Avenue to the south of Hickory Street W.
2. Parcel ID Number 232802-019000-003120 was acquired October 16, 2026, through an Escheatment Tax Deed which was subsequently recorded in O.R. Book 14192 at Page 1578. The parcel contains approximately 5,000 square feet and is located along the north side of Kendrick Lane, west of Kathleen Road.
3. Parcel ID Number 232802-019000-003130 was acquired October 16, 2026, through an Escheatment Tax Deed which was subsequently recorded in O.R. Book 14192 at Page 1579. The parcel contains approximately 5,000 square feet and is located along the north side of Kendrick Lane, west of Kathleen Road.
4. Parcel ID Number 232802-019000-003140 was acquired October 16, 2026, through an Escheatment Tax Deed which was subsequently recorded in O.R. Book 14192 at Page 1580. The parcel contains approximately 5,000 square feet and is located along the north side of Kendrick Lane, west of Kathleen Road.
Florida Statutes allow for the conveyance of lands acquired by the County for delinquent taxes to the municipality in which the land is located. The City has been contacted and has agreed to the conveyance of the County’s interest in these properties. Authorizing the conveyance of the County’s interest in the subject parcels to the City will allow the parcels to be removed from the County Land Inventory and eliminate any future maintenance responsibilities associated with the parcels. The County’s interest in these subject parcels is being conveyed in “as is” condition and the conveyance will be by County Deed.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board authorize the conveyance by County Deed of the County’s interest, including any interest that may otherwise be reserved by Florida Statutes, in the above-mentioned parcels to the City of Lakeland.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scott Lowery, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2578