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Agenda Item #3

Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

10/2/2007


To
Mayor and Council
Subject
Acceptance of Property - Muscogee Technology Park Parcel 4C (33.13 AC.+/-)
Initiator
Community Reinvestment Department
Recommendation
Approval is requested for the acceptance of a transfer of property in the \n \n Muscogee Technology Park lying in Land Lots 88 & 105, 9th District known as Tax \n \n Map 117 001 007 (Parcel 4C), 33.18 +/-Acres, from the Development Authority of \n \n Columbus, Georgia to the City of Columbus.
Approval
Approved
Background
The Development Authority wishes to transfer Tax Map 117 001 007, Parcel 4C

(33.13 AC.+/-) of the Muscogee Technology Park lying in land lots 88 & 105, 9th

district to the City of Columbus. It has been determined that Parcel 4C is

undevelopable for industrial uses. The transfer of the property will allow the

City to construct a proposed composite site to dispose of inert waste. It has

been determined that the acceptance of this property would be in the best

interest of the City.
Analysis
The Development Authority will transfer Tax Map 117 001 007 Parcel 4C (33.13

AC.+/-) of the Muscogee Technology Park to the City of Columbus. The transfer

of the property will allow the City to construct a proposed composite site to

dispose of inert waste.
Financial Considerations
The Development Authority will transfer and the City will accept the property

to be transferred by Limited Warranty Deed, with all encumbrances and liens

being paid by the Development Authority. The City will pay all legal expenses.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
Legal Considerations
Council must approve acceptance of property in accordance with Columbus

Charter.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the attached Resolution approving the acceptance of the

above-identified property.



A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TRANSFER OF PROPERTY IN THE

MUSCOGEE TECHNOLOGY PARK LYING IN LAND LOTS 88 & 105, 9TH DISTRICT KNOWN AS TAX

MAP 117 001 007 (PARCEL 4C), 33.18 +/-ACRES, FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA TO THE CITY OF COLUMBUS.



WHEREAS, it has been determined that Parcel 4C is undevelopable for

industrial uses; and,



WHEREAS, the above described property has been identified as a proposed

composite site to dispose of inert waste; and,



WHEREAS, the property is available for transfer from the Development Authority

of Columbus, Georgia to the City of Columbus; and,



WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia to accept the transfer of the property.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:

1. Accept transfer of the property identified as Tax Map 117 001 007

(Parcel 4C), 33.18 +/-acres, from the Development Authority to the City of

Columbus; and,

2. File the Warranty Deed with Superior Court Clerk for permanent

record.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor