To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Acceptance of Donated Property

Initiator

City Manager's Office

Recommendation

Approve the attached resolution donating 2.433 +/- acres of land by a citizen \n \n to the City identified as Tax Map Parcel 110-002-010A (see attached map).

Approval

Approved

Background

Subject land sits adjacent to Flat Rock Park and is approximately 2.433acres

+/-. The land runs near a railroad line trussel with a creek running underneath

the trussel and could be used as part of the rails to trails program or it may

be turned into a passive park, or other use considered in the best interest of

the City.

Analysis

The property would be an excellent addition to Flat Rock Park, the City could

utilize the property for Rails and Trails, Green Space and/or for public uses.

Financial Considerations

The Fair Market Value is considered to be $50,000.00; the owner of the property

would like to donate the property to the City. The property has been in the

possession of the owner since 1999 and is zoned R-4.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

Council must approve the acceptance of donated real estate.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve the attached Resolution for the donation of land to the City.



















A RESOLUTION

NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF 2.433 +/- ACRES OF PROPERTY ADJACENT

TO FLAT ROCK PARK TO BE USED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF

COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP PARCEL 110-002-010A

(SEE ATTACHED MAP).

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

Georgia to accept the donation of the property; and,

WHEREAS, it has been determined the Fair Market Value of the property is

$50,000 is fair and equitable, and the owner will donate the property to the

City.

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the donation of

approximately 2.433 +/- acres of property adjacent to Flat Rock Park and 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 ________, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative

vote of ____________ members of said Council.

Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Bobby G. Peters, Mayor

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