Agenda Item # 5
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
11/27/2018
Agenda Report # 59
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Sale of Lot 14, Northlake Centre & Adjacent Property
INITIATED BY: Department of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested to sale the right of way as shown
on "Right of Way Survey, Lot 14, North Lake Centre & Adjacent Property" drawing
with the reservation of a drainage and slope easement.
Background: The City of Columbus purchased 0.06 acres of right of way
from the George C. Woodruff Co. in October 2013 for the Double Churches
Road/Veterans Parkway Intersection Improvement project. $16,470 and other
associated cost was paid to the Woodruff Co. for the value of the property.
Analysis: The new owner of the property wishes to develop the lot but
would need to encroach into the right of way area in order to construct their
development and meet requirements of the UDO. They asked to purchase the right
of way parcel back from the City. Since the intersection project is now
complete and all improvements are in place, Engineering recommends selling the
right of way while retaining a drainage and slope easement for 50% of the
original property value.
Financial Considerations: The owner has agreed to pay the City $8235 plus
closing cost.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: As outlined on the Right of Way
Survey the City will maintain the storm sewer system in the easement until it
connects with the storm sewer system for the commercial development on Lot 14.
Legal Considerations: Disposal of City owned property requires approval by
Council.
Recommendations/Actions: Approval is requested to sale the right of way as
shown on "Right of Way Survey, Lot 14, North Lake Centre & Adjacent Property"
drawing with the reservation of a drainage and slope easement.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SALE THE ACQUIRED RIGHT OF WAY FOR
LOT 14 NORTH LAKE CENTRE AND RETAIN A STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS
SAID PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON RIGHT OF WAY SURVEY ENTITLED "LOT 14 NORTH LAKE
CENTRE & ADJACENT PROPERTY". THE PROPOSED PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO
REIMBURSE THE CITY $8235 FOR THE VALUE OF THE EASEMENT AREA AND PAY ALL
ADDITIONAL CLOSING COST.
WHEREAS, the above referenced parcel of right of way was purchased in 2013 for
drainage and slope purposes from the George C. Woodruff Co. as part of the
Double Churches Road/Veterans Parkway Intersection Improvement Project; and,
WHEREAS, there is a development proposed on Lot 14 North Lake Centre that needs
this portion of the right of way in order to meet the needs of the project and
requirements of the UDO; and,
WHEREAS, the City will retain a storm sewer and drainage easement for the
property and will be reimbursed 50% of the land value of the purchase price.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to deed that portion of the
property shown as Lot 14 North Lake Centre upon payment of $8235 and closing
cost. A storm sewer and drainage easement is hereby reserved for public
purposes.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________ 2018, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor House voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Lindsey Glisson, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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