Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
05/24/2011
Agenda Report # 640
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Property Acquisition- 1133 35th Street
INITIATED BY: Department of Community Reinvestment/Department of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested to purchase property at 1133 35th Street
a/k/a Tax Map Parcel 030 018 004 for a sewer abandonment project in Columbus,
Muscogee County, Georgia (see attached map).
Background: An investigation was conducted, after the appearance of Mr. Robert
E. Goolsby at Council in October 2010. A sewer of undetermined origin
currently runs under the residential structure at 1133 35th Street. The origin
and flow type has not been determined due to the current condition of the pipe
and inability to locate the upper end of the pipe, but is believed to drain in
a low area on adjoining property. The residential structure has sustained
substantial damage. As part of the investigation, it was determined that a
portion of the pipe on private property was repaired as part of a cave in. The
project scope will be determined base on further investigations after taking
possession of the property and will at a minimum consist of abandonment of the
pipe under the structure and relocation if necessary. The structure will be
evaluated for the feasibility of repair or demolition.
Analysis: Based on an independent appraisal and through good faith
negotiations, the City and owner have agreed upon a fair and equitable price of
$95,000 for the property. Upon completion of the project, the City will
advertise and sale said property.
Financial Considerations: The value of the property has been determined to be
$95,000 and $5,000 demolition. The seller has agreed to accept payment from
the City for the value of the property. The City will pay all closing cost
associated with the purchase. Funds for the purchase of the property will be
made from the CIP-General Fund Supported Property Acquisition Account. If it
is determined the structure can be repaired and it is feasible, then additional
funds will be required for the repairs.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: There will be no annual impacts.
Legal Considerations: The purchase of property requires Council approval. The
City Attorney has reviewed this matter and recommends purchase of the property.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve a resolution for the purchase of the
property at 1133 35th Street a/k/a Tax Map Parcel 030 018 004 for a sewer
abandonment project in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 1133 35TH STREET A/K/A/ 030 018 004
FOR A SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, the property located at 1133 35th Street has sustained damaged to the
structure and land due to a sewer line that runs under the residential
structure and through the property; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined through an appraisal the price of $95,000 is
fair and equitable; and,
WHEREAS, upon completion of the project to abandon the existing sewer line and
repair or demolish the residential structure, the City will advertise and sale
said property; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Consolidated Government of Columbus,
Georgia to purchase the property; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase 1133 35th Street
aka Tax Map Parcel 030 018 004 for the purchase price of $95,000 for a Sewer
Replacement Project and $5000 for demolition. The purchase of the property
will be funded from CIP-General Fund Supported Property Acquisition Account.
Upon completion of the project the City will advertise and sale said property.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of
_____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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