Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-10-13--regular — reading text

obtaining an independent appraisal, and transferring the property to Habitat for Humanity at fair market value through the CDBG program. A I I ACHNIENTS: Urryosemn of surplus Rolm, ( PIN) 36 Carson orNE -I X A- Lncalion Map ( PDP) 35 Carson or NE -FX 1Wm2 ( Pnlq 36 Carson D, NE EX C -tumre Land 11,& ( 11DI) 36 Carvon DrNL -EX D F_e Imrn Land so ( PD1I 00 (' dune]! fP'sa N' alo n Beach Page 6 Packek.Pp', .  Special Meeting Minutes August 20 2013 36 Corson Or 6L -EX E0 noship ( PDP) Tim Bolduc, Engineering /Utilities Director, reported that the City acquired the property at 36 Carson Drive NE through a property transfer from Beulah Baptist Church in 2007. The City has not utilized the property to date and it remains vacant, and Staff has determined that the best use for the property is single -family residential. Mr. Bolduc continued that through the Community Development Block Gram ( CDBG) Action Plan, an activity within the Plan included the City partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a single family home at 36 Carson Drive NE. Mr. Bolduc informed the CDBG program will grant the funding necessary for Habitat to purchase the property from the City at fair market value. If approved as excess property tonight, Mr. Bolduc explained the next step would be to perform m an independent appraisal of the property, then a contract for sale would be brought back to 0 Council with an ordinance conveying the land to Habitat for Humanity. ° a Vernessa Thompson, 34 Windham SE, stated she supported the idea of the property being put BM out for surplus but did not support providing funding to a particular agency such as Habitat Mr. Bolduc clarified that Habitat was approved through the CDBG funding process and noted that any qualified entity can apply for CDBG funds. Regina Davenport, 34 Windham Avenue, stated affordable housing is needed in the area of Carson Drive and that it be open for public bid. Carla Shepherd, 34 Windham Avenue, also stated that the property should be an open bid. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, received clarification regarding the CDBG funding process from Mr. Bolduc. Sabo Williams, 102 Fourth Street, received clarification where 36 Carson Drive NE was located. Mr. Goodwin moved that the City Council declare the City owned property located at 36 Carson Drive NE as excess property in accordance with Chapter 2. 00. 05 of the City' s Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mead seconded motion. Mr. Goodwin advised his motion only declares the property as surplus and does not address negotiating with Habitat, which can be done in a separate motion. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 SECONDER: John Mead, Council Seat 3 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson 8. Motion to Vote for 36 Carson Drive NE COMMENTS- Current 9trcnng: A method of disposition needed to be addressed. Mr. Rynearson moved to have an independent appraisal of the property performed then to negotiate with Habitat for Humanity for transfer of the property at fair market value. On Counoil, fF,, r n'olmn Ueach Pnge 7 Pe  8t7s.. Special Meeting Minutes August 20, 2013 Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried 4 to 3 with Griggs, Mead, and Goodwin opposed. RESULT: ADOPTED 14 TO 31 MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Joyce gossom, Amy Jamieson, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Griggs, John Mead, Trey Goodwin Declaration of Surplus Property at 212 Bay Street NW Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) m Staff recommends the declaration of City -owned property at 212 Bay Street NW as surplus property, allowing Staff to move forward with obtaining an independent appraisal, and issuing a Request for Proposals to solicit prospective purchasers. 0na AT "rACHMENTS: Na C D.,,,., ion A Surplus lTopeny ( PUy f 212BevSt NW- LX A- LoOation Mop ( PDF) 212nm SINW- IXB- < onine lPDl' 1 212B., SNW -EX C I more l, nd Ilse ( 111A 212 Bas S: NW -E( D- Eriseng Lund Use ( PDF) 12 Batt St NW -!X E 0wnershlp - ( PDF) Mr. Bolduc advised the City acquired the property at 212 Bay Street NW as a result of a lien from code enforcement fines and that the property was previously used as a single family residence. This is the first of four properties owned by the same individual that have been acquired through this process that will be discussed. The property is currently vacant and it has been determined the best use for the property is single -family residential. Staff recommends declaring the property as excess and issuing a Request for Proposals. Council was advised that opportunities for the property has been discussed with the Sylvania Heights Front Porch group. Barry Gray, 217 Barnette Street, stated this property is one of the worst in the City and is looking forward for positive action regarding the property. Vemessa Thompson, 34 Windham SE, proposed that the City work with the community in obtaining CDBG funds for the property. Ms. Jamieson questioned if Items 5. 7 through 5. 10 could be lumped together into one motion since the circumstances are similar. The City Attorney suggested separate motions since each property has unique circumstances. Ms. Jamieson moved that the City Council declare the City owned property located at 212 Bay Street NW as excess property in accordance with Chapter 2. 00. 05 of the City' s Code of Ordinances. Also, for City Council to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals along with the proper legal advertisements to obtain competitive proposals to purchase the property. Mr. Rigdon seconded motion and it carried unanimously. Cav Coune4l fFan H dwn Oeaah Page 8 PadnK P9: 29  a. t. t Special Meeting Minutes August 20, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson Declaration of Surplus Property at 213 Cypress Street Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Staff recommends the declaration of City- owned property at 213 Cypress Street as surplus property, allowing Staff to move forward with obtaining an appraisal, and issuing a Request for Proposals to solicit prospective purchasers At I WoMENTS: m D" eosinoa orsurvws h( peny tro1 0n 213 Cypress St Y \ V -CY A- LOCavon Map IPDF) 213 Q' press St NW -FX13- ]caning WIN mN 213 Cypress St NW- EX C- Fumre Land lire IPDF) 213 Cypress St N%V - LX I) G.srning Land se ( rD1 1 E 213 Ctirress SINN -FXh- Osmcrshlp PDr) Mr. Bolduc advised the City acquired the property at 213 Cypress Street as a result of a lien from a code enforcement fines and that the property was previously used as multi -family residential. It is the second of four properties that have been acquired through this process that will be ' O discussed and is located in unincorporated Okaloosa County. Because the original code violation c occurred on City -owned property, additional liens are automatically attached to any real property owned by the property owner, including property outside the City. Several parties have expressed an interest in this property. It has been determined the best use for the property is single- family or multi -family residential. Staff recommends declaring the property as excess and issuing a Request for Proposals. Council questioned how the City came to own the properties in the County. Mr. Bolduc explained that the original code violation was in the City and when liens are filed for code violations the liens are attached to any real property owned by the property owner. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, was advised the City Code requires RFP's be issued for properties to be sold, that the property is advertised twice in the newspaper and on the City' s website, and that all adjacent property owners are notified of the sale. Al Babineau, 35 Pryor, stated he has 18 affordable housing units next to the property and expressed his interest in the property. Regina Davenport, 34 Windham Avenue, stated the importance of the property and the area being improved. Mr. Mead stated Mr. Babineau is a client of his firm and