Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
December 14, 2010
Agenda Report # 586
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Property Disposition ? 5610 and 5618 Dearborn Avenue
INITIATED BY: Department of Community Reinvestment
Recommendation: Approval is requested to declare property at 5610 and 5618
Dearborn Avenue a/k/a Tax Map 099 009 006 and 005, as surplus and authorize the
sale of said property in Columbus, Muscogee County,Georgia (see attached map).
Background: The properties were acquired in 1991 for a proposed road-widening
project. The City has decided not to use the properties for the project.
Analysis: Prior to acquisition or control by the City, the property was used
for residential purposes. Subject property presently follows current area
zoning guidelines. It has been determined that the City will not need the
subject property in the foreseeable future.
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 Columbus Charter. Property will be sold retaining easements for
combination utilities, storm and sanitation pipes.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the attached Resolution to declare 5610 and
5618 Dearborn Avenue a/k/a Tax Map 099 009 006 and 005 as surplus and to
advertise and sell said property in accordance with Section 7-501 of the
Columbus Charter in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO DECLARE 5610 AND 5618 DEARBORN AVENUE A/K/A TAX MAP
099 009 006 AND 005, AS SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE,
ACCEPT SEALED BIDS AND SELL SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-501 OF
THE COLUMBUS CHARTER, IN COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, the above identified properties 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 return to the active tax roll; and,
WHEREAS, the property is appropriately suited for private 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 Columbus Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:
-- Declare 5610 and 5618 Dearborn Avenue a/k/a Tax Map 099 009 006 and 005 as
surplus; and,
-- Advertise, and accept sealed bids for said property; and,
-- Sell said property for Fair Market Value; 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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