Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report # 69
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Property at 0 28th Street
INITIATED BY: Mark McCollum, Community Reinvestment
Recommendation: Approval is requested to purchase 0 28th Street a/k/a 007 006
027.
Address Owner Appraised Offer Fund
0 28th Street TM 007 006 027 G&M Kennon Properties,
LLC $50,442.48 $50,442.48
CDBG Funds
Background: The Community Reinvestment Department has identified this property
as a parcel of property needed in order to enhance the view of the river from
this location and to retain an existing green space along the riverwalk. The
property is located on the west side of Bradley Circle extending to the banks
of the Chattahoochee River. A portion of the Riverwalk, approximately 260
linear ft, runs through this property. This portion of the property is
currently being used for public park purposes. The Riverwalk development was
apparently accomplished in 1999 under an existing Georgia Power Easement that
also runs through the property. The property is also located in the 2nd Avenue
Redevelopment area. Acquisition of vacant and blighted property in this area
has been a focus for several years in an effort to promote redevelopment
consistent with the established redevelopment plan.
Analysis: The property is currently being used, in part, for public park
purposes as a linear park and should be in the ownership of the City. The
property also provides an excellent opportunity to further the 2nd Avenue
Redevelopment effort. The acquisition of this parcel furthers the City's
efforts to promote redevelopment of the area by providing a riverfront parcel
to supplement the property already in the ownership of the City.
Financial Considerations: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) will be
used for the acquisition.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: No annual fiscal impact is expected
by the acquisition of this property. It will be retained as a green space.
The portion of the property consisting of the Riverwalk is already under an
existing contract for maintenance.
Legal Considerations: Council must approve the purchase of real estate.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the attached resolution authorizing the
purchase of property as listed therein.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 0 28th STREET a/ka Parcel 007 006 027,
COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, this property is located in and along the City?s Riverwalk area and
provides an opportunity to maintain and enhance the current view of the river
and provide additional green space; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the price of the property as shown in the
chart below is fair and equitable; and,
Address Owner Purchase Price Funds
0 28th Street a/k/a TM 007 006 027 G&M Kennon
Properties, LLC $50,442.48
CDBG Funds
WHEREAS, in the event that any of the Environmental Review Reports determine
that the site is unstable, or contaminated, the City Manager will have the
authority to re-negotiate or terminate the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase the property as listed
herein. Funding for the property acquisition will be funded with Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2013 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 Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor
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