Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report # 246
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: Acquisition of 2221 2nd Ave. and 116 23rd Street
INITIATED BY: Department of Community Reinvestment
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the acquisition of the property
located at Tax Map Parcel(s) 006 002 013 a/k/a 2221 2nd Avenue and 006 002 014
a/k/a 116 23rd Street (see attached map) and to lease the building on said
property to the Homeless Resource Network, Inc. for twenty (20) years at $1 per
year with the tenant providing all maintenance on the building.
Background: The parcels are adjacent to City owned property (see attached
map). The parcels will allow for assemblage of properties for future
development. The Homeless Resource Network, Inc. (HRN) offices have been
located on this property since 2003. HRN is currently paying $1,050 per month
in rent for the building.
Analysis: The purchase of the property will provide a permanent home for the
HRN. The purchase of property will allow for future expansion of the HRN
offices, if needed. The property consists of two parcels of property lying
adjacent to the properties owned by the City. Subject property is zoned GC -
General Commercial.
With the lease back of the building for $1 per year, the HRN will be able to
provide an additional $12,600 of homeless services not currently being
provided. This additional funding will be utilized to provide transportation
for the homeless to seek employment and also to work with the homeless to
obtain the proper identification for employment.
Financial Considerations: The value of the property is determined to be
$170,000.00. The Seller agreed to accept payment in the amount of
$170,000.00. The property will be transferred by Warranty Deed with all
encumbrances and liens being paid by the Seller. Funds for the purchase of the
property will be made from the General Fund Supported CIP - Property
Acquisition Account.
Legal Considerations: Council must approve entering into a contract in
accordance with Columbus Charter Section 7-500.
Recommendations: Approve the attached Resolution approving the purchase of the
above-identified property and the lease of the building for 20 years at $1 per
year.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TWO PARCELS OF PROPERTY
LAYING ADJACENT TO CITY OWNED PROPERTY THAT WILL ALLOW ASSEMBLAGE FOR FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS TAX MAP PARCEL(S) 006 002 013 A/K/A 2221 2ND AVENUE AND
006 002 014 A/K/A 116 23RD STREET AND TO LEASE THE BUILDING ON SAID PROPERTY TO
THE HOMELESS RESOURCE NETWORK, INC. FOR TWENTY (20) YEARS AT $1 PER YEAR WITH
THE TENANT PROVIDING ALL MAINTENANCE ON THE BUILDING.
WHEREAS, the above described property is to be leased to the Homeless
Resource Network, Inc. and used for future development; and,
WHEREAS, the Homeless Resource Network, Inc will provide all
maintenance of the building; and,
WHEREAS, the property is available to sell; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined the price of $170,000.00 is fair and
equitable; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia to purchase the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to:
1. Purchase the property located at Tax Map Parcel(s) 006 002 013 a/k/a 2221
2nd Avenue and 006 002 014 a/k/a 116 23rd Street for a purchase price of
$170,000.00; and,
2. File the Warranty Deed with Superior Court Clerk for permanent record;
and,
3. Lease the building on said property to the Homeless Resource Network,
Inc., for twenty (20) years at $1 per year.
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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