TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 5891 Jessamine Avenue, North Port, Florida 34291-6371 and Described as Parcel Identification Number 0967058935; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Commission approval of Resolution No. 2020-R-13.
Background Information
On April 23, 2007 the City Commission passed Resolution No 07-R-11 authorizing acquisition of certain real property along the Myakkahatchee Creek Corridor for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the Myakkahatchee as a Class I potable water supply and natural resource amenity.
Subsequently on January 26, 2015 Commission further addressed the need for acquiring these properties and approved the associated costs and funding for these properties.
The property located at 5891 Jessamine Avenue, is a single-family residence located on Tier II of the Corridor. The house will remain vacated once purchased and determination on what to do with the property will be made at a later date.
Strategic Plan
Preservation of Environment and Natural Resources
Financial Impact
The funds available from the DEP Consent Order dated December 15, 1997 are $508,781 (as of April 23, 2020). This is sufficient for the cost of the property of $212,000 plus closing costs from account 170-3036-572.61-00 related to Project P15MCC.
Procurement
This land is being procured pursuant to Chapter 2 - Administration, Article VIII - Procurement, Section 2-403 - Exemptions, (a), (3), c, real property, real estate brokering, or appraising of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
James E. and Mary D. Foster
5891 Jessamine Ave.
North Port, FL 34291-6371
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2020-R-13 with Exhibits
2. Appraisal
3. Property Information Repo...
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