Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
April 13, 2010
Agenda Report # 487
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Property Disposition ? 2766 Cora Drive
INITIATED BY: Department of Community
Reinvestment____________________________________________________________________
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Recommendation: Approval is requested to declare property at 2766 Cora Drive
a/k/a 068 010 009, as surplus and authorize the sale of 0.4 acres +/- in
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia (see attached map).
Background: The property was purchased as part of the Cora Drive Storm Sewer
Replacement Project. The storm sewer was running under the house and a failure
of the pipe had occurred. The project consisted of the demolition of the
house, removal and replacement of the storm sewer. Upon completion of the
project, the previous owner had an option to repurchase the property within 90
days of project completion. The previous owner of the property exercised the
option to purchase the property. However, the previous owner of the property
has been unable to obtain financing and has been unable to repurchase the
property.
Analysis: Prior to purchase by the City, the property was utilized as
residential property and presently follows current area zoning guidelines.
The City has no current or future use or plans for said property
Financial Considerations: The property will be sold at Fair Market Value. The
property and any related improvements would be returned to the tax digest
roles.
Legal Considerations: The property can be sold in accordance with Section
7-501 of the City Code. Property will be sold retaining easements for
combination utilities, storm and sanitation pipes.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the attached Resolution to declare 2766 Cora
Drive a/k/a 068 010 009 as surplus and to advertise and sell said property in
accordance with Section 7-501 of the city Code in Columbus, Muscogee County,
Georgia.
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE 2766 CORA DRIVE
A/K/A 068 010 009, AS SURPLUS AND TO ADVERTISE, AND SELL 0.4 ACRES +/- IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-501 OF THE CITY CODE, IN COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY,
GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, the above mentioned property is owned exclusively by the Columbus
Consolidated Government; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Consolidated Government has no current or future use or
plans for said property; and,
WHEREAS, the property is appropriately suited for residential development and
use; and,
WHEREAS, surplus real property owned by the Columbus consolidated government
must be conveyed in accordance with Section 7-501 of the city Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to declare property at 2766 Cora
Drive a/k/a 068 010 009, as surplus and authorize the sale of 0.4 +/-acres in
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia and execute all contracts agreements and
understandings related to the conveyance of City property.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held the _________day of _____________, 2010 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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