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File #: 1742-2008    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/27/2008 In control: Finance & Economic Development Committee
On agenda: 11/24/2008 Final action: 11/25/2008
Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to amend a Purchase and Sale Contract for the property located at 681 W. Third Avenue; and to declare an emergency.
Explanation

Background: The City entered into a real estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Gowdy Partners III, LLC as authorized by Ordinance 0892-2008 for the sale of City-owned property at the corner of Olentangy River Road and Third Avenue, known as 681 W. Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a modification of the purchase and sale agreement with Gowdy Partners III, LLC.

After execution of the original Purchase and Sale Agreement, it was discovered that the survey and legal description describing the property to be conveyed as 4.849 acres contained an error. After negotiation, it was agreed that the parcel to be conveyed will be a tract of 4.674 acres. In addition, Gowdy Partners III, LLC, requested a modification of the terms of the agreement to amend and extend the deadline for completion of their due diligence by one hundred twenty (120) days, and to amend a provision which will allow a lot split prior to closing to facilitate development. The City is in agreement with these proposed changes and desires to amend the contract.

Fiscal Impact: No funds are required for this action.

Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow this sale to proceed to closing as planned.

Title

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to amend a Purchase and Sale Contract for the property located at 681 W. Third Avenue; and to declare an emergency.

Body

WHEREAS, the City entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Gowdy Partners III, LLC as authorized by Ordinance 0892-2008 for the sale of City-owned property at the corner of Olentangy River Road and Third Avenue, known as 681 W. Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, a need exist to amend said contract to correct the legal description; and

WHEREAS, the City and Gowdy Partners III, LLC desire to modify the terms of the contract to extend the due diligence period by one hundred...

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