Okaloosa County BOCC — October 21, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: October 21, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jason Autrey SUBJECT: Surplus Property Disposal - Unrecognized Right of Way DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 4 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Adopt and execute an agreement and quit claim deed between Okaloosa County and Mr. Barry Gray to dispose of surplus property adjacent to Poplar and Elaine Ave NW in Fort Walton Beach. BACKGROUND: In January of 2000, Okaloosa County was deeded a parcel of land intended to be used as right of way. The County never formally accepted the deed and staff finds that it fills no need for Public Works. Additionally, the property contains a derelict structure that may encroach upon other privately owned property. Mr. Barry Gray approached the County with an offer to take over the parcel and remove the derelict structure within 120 days of execution of the deed and agreement. In accordance with Title XI Chapter 125.35(2) of the Florida Statutes, the County has notified adjacent property owners of our intent to dispose of the property. Additionally, the Statute requires that we provide a 10 business day opportunity for adjacent owners to submit a bid to purchase the parcel if they have interest in doing so. That window has passed and we have received no written offers for purchase of the property from adjacent owners. The County Attorney assisted with and approved the Real Property Transfer Agreement and Quit Claim Deed associated with this request. In addition, counsel approved the adjacent property public notice to meet the statutory compliance requirements. Having satisfied the statutory requirements, staff now recommends proceeding with the execution of the agreement and disposal of the property to Mr. Gray. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove acceptance of agreement and allow chairman to execute both the agreement and deed and allow recording of the same. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the acceptance of agreement and allow chairman to execute both the agreement and deed and allow recording of the same. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, Interim County Administrator