SUBJECT
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Authorize the conveyance of the County’s interest in Parcel ID Number 232812-055500-007132 to the City of Lakeland. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The County recently acquired the following parcel through the statutory escheatment process which is a vacant lot that lies within the municipal limits of the City of Lakeland (“City”).
Parcel ID Number 232812-055500-007132 was acquired December 2, 2025, through an Escheatment Tax Deed which was subsequently recorded in O.R. Book 13795 at Page 1691. The parcel contains approximately 3,049 square feet and is located at the northeast corner of 7th Street West and New York Avenue North.
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 this property. Authorizing the conveyance of the County’s interest in 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 County’s interest in the subject parcel 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 parcel to the City of Lakeland.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577