Explanation
BACKGROUND: One vacant lot currently held in the Land Bank has 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 the real property. This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to transfer one parcel located at 400 Miller Ave. (010-003562) to David A. Goldstein, Trustee, who will maintain the vacant parcel as a rear yard lot expansion. The parcel will be transferred by deed recorded in the Official Records of the Franklin County Recorder's Office.
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 to expedite the transfer and reduce Land Bank maintenance costs.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (400 Miller 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 the property which will be acquired pursuant to Ohio ...
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