Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item # ________







Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



07/02/2002



Agenda Report # _________







TO: Mayor and Council



SUBJECT: Donation of Land



INITIATED BY: City Manager's Office







Recommendation: Approve the attached resolution for the sale and donation of

12.53 +/- acres of land by a citizen to the City identified as Tax Map Parcel

129-002-004 & 005 (see attached maps).



Background: Subject land sits on Chattsworth road approximately 12.53 +/-

acres. The land is located in the northeastern portion of Columbus. The

Central of Georgia Railroad and U.S. 80 (Macon Road) are located directly north

of the above property. The property will be used as an addition to the Green

Space Program. The National Park Service and Land and Water Conservation

Service have approved this parcel of property for a portion of the land swap

for the South Lumpkin Road Motor Park property. The South Lumpkin Road Motor

Park is needed for the Infantry Museum.



Analysis: The City has received fund from the State of Georgia to purchase

properties for the Green Space Program. This property is located in northeast

Columbus and will serve the Green Space program well.



Financial Considerations: The land is valued at $157,000.00 the Owner agrees

to donate a value of $52,500.00 to the Green Space Program and to accept

payment in the amount of $104,500.00. The property is zoned A-1.



Legal Considerations: Council must approve the acceptance of real estate.

Property will be transferred by Warranty Deed.



Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the attached Resolution for the

acquisition/donation of land to the City.





A RESOLUTION

NO. __________

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF 12.53 +/- ACRES OF LAND, TO THE

CITY OF COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA (SEE ATTACHED MAPS).

WHEREAS, the above described property is to be acquired for the Green Space

Program and;

WHEREAS, the property is available for sale; and,



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

Georgia to have the City acquire the property with a partial donation 12.53+/-

acres of land; and,



WHEREAS, it has been determined the value of the property at

$157,000.00 is fair and The Seller agrees to a donation of $52,500.00 and cash

upon closing of $104,500.00.

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase the property at

Chattsworth Road consisting of 12.53 +/- acres of land for the total purchase

price of $104,500.00, accept the donation, and file the Warranty Deed with

Superior Court Clerk for permanent record.



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



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