Explanation
BACKGROUND: Three properties currently held in the Land Bank have been approved for disposition. In order to complete the transfer, authorization is needed for the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all agreements and deeds for conveyance of such real property. These parcels will be purchased by Franklinton Development Corporation in partnership with Habitat for Humanity-Greater Columbus for new construction infill at 183 N. Guilford Avenue, 199-201 N. Guilford Avenue, and Lot 130, N. Guilford Ave.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation. The City may first recover reimbursement of any and all expenses incurred on account of the acquisition, administration, management, maintenance and disposition of such land and such other expenses of the program as the City may apportion to such land from the sale proceeds.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION: Emergency action is requested in order to expedite the construction of these properties since the prospective owner's have already been approved.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of three parcels of real property (North Guilford Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 2161-93 Council adopted and elected to use the Revised Code Chapter 5722, Land Reutilization Program, to facilitate effective reutilization of nonproductive land acquired through a sale pursuant to a foreclosure proceeding initiated by the Franklin County Treasurer, or through a sale of forfeited lands by the Franklin County Auditor or through a conveyance in lieu of foreclosure to foster either return of such land to tax revenue generating status or its devotion to public use; and
WHEREAS, a proposal for the sale of three parcels which have been acquired pursuant to Section 5722.03; for this program meet the Land Reutilization Program's Disposition Policies and Guiding Principles and has been approved; and
WHEREAS, such parcels of real estate are being sold at not less than fair market value in conformity with Ohio Revised Code Section 5722.07; and
WHEREAS, under 5722.07 "fair market value" means the appraised value of the nonproductive land made with reference to such redevelopment and reutilization restrictions as may be imposed by the electing subdivision as a condition of sale or as may be otherwise applicable to such land; and
WHEREAS, in order to complete the transfer of such property to the purchaser, authority is needed for the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds of conveyance for such real property; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development, Land Redevelopment Office in that it is immediately necessary to convey title of said parcel of real estate, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds to convey title of the following parcel of real estate:
PARCEL NUMBER: 010-021099
ADDRESS: 183 N. Guilford Avenue
PRICE: $500.00
USE: New construction single family home at 183 N. Guilford Avenue
Legal description:
Being Lot One Hundred Twenty-Nine (129) in GUILFORD PARK ADDITION, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 4, page 330, and Plat Book 19 page 16 Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio
Parcel No. 010-021099
LAST TRANSFER OF RECORD: Instrument Number 199708150071921
PARCEL NUMBER: 010-026244
ADDRESS: Lot 130, N. Guilford Avenue
PRICE: $500.00
USE: New construction single-family home at Lot 130, N. Guilford Avenue
Being Lot ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY (130) in Guilford Park Addition to said City, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 19,page 16, and Plat Book 4, page 330 Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio
Parcel No. 010-06244
LAST TRANSFER OF RECORD: Instrument Number 199906030141038
PARCEL NUMBER: 010-031967
ADDRESS: 199-201 Guilford Avenue
PRICE: $500.00
USE: New construction single family home at 199-201 Guilford Avenue
Legal description:
Being Lot Numbers One Hundred Thirty-Four (134), Guilford Park Addition to Columbus, Ohio, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 4, Page 330 (New P.B. 19 p. 16, Recorders's Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
Parcel No. 010- 031967
LAST TRANSFER OF RECORD: Official Record 13215 J15
Section 2. That for good cause shown, Section 329.29 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby waived.
Section 3. That Council hereby finds that the selection process utilized in this matter is in accordance with the Land Bank Disposition Process created pursuant to the City's Land Reutilization Program and hereby approves the same.
Section 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.