Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
11/13/2012
Agenda Report # 116
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Property ? 2101, 2119 and 2207 First Avenue
INITIATED BY: Department of Community Reinvestment
Recommendation: Approval is requested to purchase the following parcels: 2101
First Avenue representing approximately .1 acre; 2119 First Avenue representing
.2 acres; and 2207 First Avenue representing approximately .07 acres. (see
attached map) The property has been appraised at $36,600 for all three
parcels. The purchase price is $36,600.00
Background: The City built a pavilion on the Riverfront directly behind the
2200 block of First Avenue. It is in the best interest of the City to have a
clear view of the pavilion. In pursuing the property at 2207 First Avenue, the
City determined that the same owner has 2101 and 2119 First Avenue. Because
some of these lots have demolition liens and weed liens, the owner would like
to sell all three parcels to the City to satisfy the liens. A Phase I
Environmental Reviews has been conducted and cleared
Analysis: This property is within the First and Second Avenue corridors that
has been a focus for voluntary acquisition. It is necessary to acquire
properties that assist the City in maintaining a clean and safe environment at
the pavilion. It is also located within the Second Avenue Redevelopment Area.
Financial Considerations: Community Development Block Grant funds will be used
to purchase the property.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The City will recoup demolition
costs and weed liens. The City will also utilize this land to accomplish a
National Objective in keeping with US Department of Housing and Urban
Development requirements.
Legal Considerations: Council must approve the purchase of real estate. A
resolution is included.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the attached resolutions authorizing the
purchase of property as listed therein.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2101, 2119 AND 2207 FIRST AVENUE, IN
THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR, COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, the property is located in the Second Avenue Redevelopment Area; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the price of the properties at $ 5,000 for
2207 First Avenue, $9,600 for 2101 First Avenue and $22,000 for 2119 First
Avenue ($36,600 total) is fair and equitable; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Consolidated Government of Columbus,
Georgia to purchase said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase the properties
as follows: $5,000 for 2207 First Avenue, $9,600 for 2101 First Avenue and
$22,000 for 2119 First Avenue ($36,600 total) with funding from the Community
Development Block Grant funds.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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