Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Lary S. Mahoney
Department: Public Works Division: Real Property and Real Estate Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing conveyance to the City of Miramar by Quitclaim Deed eight parcels of real property not suitable for further development that escheated to Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute quit claim deed and recordation of same. (Commission District 7)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to convey real property acquired due to delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes and Broward County Administrative Code, Section 6.23.
What Action Accomplishes
Conveys the properties to the municipality within which they are located pursuant to Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
These properties escheated to Broward County for non-payment of taxes. Title was conveyed to the County via tax deed pursuant to Section 197.502(8), Florida Statutes. The former owners of these properties did not file a verified application seeking a return of their respective property resulting in a tax deed. Pursuant to Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes, properties escheated to the County for delinquent ad valorem taxes which have not been previously sold or dedicated and which have not been conveyed to the former record fee simple owner, shall be conveyed to the municipality in which the properties are located.
All applicable County agencies were solicited for potential County use of these properties or rights therein, no current or future use was identified.
All documents have been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Lary S. Mahoney, Director of Rea...
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