SUBJECT
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Authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 272935-879000-003110 to the City of Lake Wales. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The County acquired a fee interest in Parcel ID Number 272935-879000-003110 through Escheatment Tax Deed dated July 15, 2024, which was subsequently recorded in Official Records Book 13193 at Page 629. The parcel is a vacant rectangular-shaped parcel located along the east side of C Street to the north of Lincoln Avenue and within the municipal limits of the City of Lake Wales (“City”).
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 property. Authorizing the conveyance of the subject parcel to the City will allow the parcel to be removed from the County Land Inventory and eliminate any future maintenance responsibilities associated with the parcel. The subject parcel is being conveyed in “as is” condition and the conveyance of the property 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 parcel to the City of Lake Wales.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577