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Agenda Item # 2





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



August 9, 2016



Agenda Report # 25



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Property Acquisition ? 2100, 2102, 2200, 2210 Cusseta Road

and 2111 N. Andrews Circle



INITIATED BY: Community Reinvestment





Recommendation: Approval is requested to acquire the following parcels in the

amount of $365,800 for continued redevelopment of the Enterprise Zone:



2100 Cusseta Road ? Parcel # 041 014 012 - $40,700

2102 Cusseta Road ? Parcel # 041 014 011 - $39,500

2200 Cusseta Road ? Parcel # 041 014 010 - $190,400

2210 Cusseta Road ? Parcel # 041 014 009 - $72,800

2111 N. Andrews Circle ? Parcel # 041 014 003 - $22,400

Background: These parcels have been identified as blighted structures on

underutilized land. The property has the potential cleaned up and marketed for

commercial redevelopment.



Analysis: The acquisition of these properties will provide an opportunity to

eliminate slum and blight, and to market a large tract of land for commercial

development along Cusseta Road. These properties are needed for continued

redevelopment of the Enterprise Zone.



Financial Considerations: The current balance of the Enterprise Zone Fund is

$1.2 million. The balance after the purchase of these properties will be

approximately $835,000.



Legal Considerations: Council must approve all matters related to real estate.



Recommendations: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire

the properties located at 2100, 2102, 2200, 2210 Cusseta Road and 2111 N.

Andrews Circle in the amount of $365,800 for the continued redevelopment of the

Enterprise Zone.









A RESOLUTION

NO. ________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTIES

LOCATED AT 2100, 2102, 2200, 2210 CUSSETA ROAD AND 2111 N. ANDREWS CIRCLE IN

THE AMOUNT OF $365,800 FOR THE CONTINUED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE.



WHEREAS, the properties located at 2100, 2102, 2200, 2210 Cusseta Road and 2111

N. Andrews Circle are located in the Enterprise Zone; and,



WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire the property for the purpose of promoting

commercial development in the area, by eliminating blighted structures,

creating job opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for the community;

and,



WHEREAS, the fair market value for all of the properties total $365,800 and all

of the current property owners have agreed to sell their parcels for the

appraised values; and,



WHEREAS, the Enterprise Zone project provided funding for property acquisition,

demolition, and infrastructure development to create jobs and promote economic

development in the Enterprise Zone.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to acquire the properties located at

2100, 2102, 2200, 2210 Cusseta Road and 2111 N. Andrews Circle in the amount of

$365,800 for the continued redevelopment of the Enterprise Zone.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of _____________, 2016 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ____________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.









_______________________________ __________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

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