Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
October 14, 2008
Agenda Report # 324
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 3631 South Lumpkin - Acquisition of Property
INITIATED BY: Department of Community Reinvestment
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Recommendation: Approval is requested to purchase property at 3631 South
Lumpkin Road a/k/a Tax Map 061 001 009A for the Oxbow Meadows Project in
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia (see attached map).
Background: The City has acquired property and assembled property for the
development of Oxbow Meadows Project as outlined in the 1999 SPLOST. The +/-
0.86 acres of property at 3631 South Lumpkin Road a/k/a Tax Map 061 001 009A is
to be acquired to complete the assemblage of property for the Oxbow Meadows
Project. The property is located in the southern portion of Columbus on South
Lumpkin Road near the entrance to Fort Benning Military Reservation.
Analysis: Through good faith negotiations, the City and owner have agreed upon
a fair and equitable price for the property. Based upon appraised values from
both parties, the agreed upon price is $50,000. The city will acquire said
property, which will complete the assemblage of properties for the development
of the Oxbow Meadows Project.
Financial Considerations: The purchase price of said property shall be
$50,000. An appraisal from independent appraiser has been received for the
said property and is within budget. The purchase of the property will be
funded with 1999 SPLOST - Oxbow Meadows funds.
Legal Considerations: A Resolution has to be approved by council in order to
purchase the property.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to purchase property at 3631 South Lumpkin Road a/k/a Tax Map 061 001
009A for the Oxbow Meadows Project in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 3631 SOUTH LUMPKIN
ROAD A/K/A TAX MAP 061 001 009A FOR THE OXBOW MEADOWS PROJECT IN COLUMBUS,
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, the above property is to be acquired to support the Oxbow
Meadows Project; and,
WHEREAS, the +/- 0.86 acres is to be acquired to complete the
assemblage of property for the Oxbow Meadows Project; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of the property will be funded with 1999 SPLOST ?
Oxbow Meadows funds; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined the price of $50,000 is fair and
equitable; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to acquire said
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase property at 3631 South
Lumpkin Road a/k/a Tax Map 061 001 009A using SPLOST funds for the purchase
price of $50,000 as part of the assemblage of property for the Oxbow Meadows
Project.
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 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
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