Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Real Property and Real Estate Development
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement between Broward County, as purchaser, and Mr. Edison Wheeler, as seller, for the purchase of four separate parcels of real property, totaling approximately 0.8525 acres, located in the Unincorporated Broward County, Florida 33311, for a total purchase price of $2,100,000; authorize the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute the agreement and the County Administrator to attest to same; and authorize the Director of Real Property and Real Estate Development to execute and process all customary closing title documents. (Commission District 8)
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Item 55 is based upon the item with the corrections shown on the attached page of scrivener’s errors.)
ACTION: (T-12:04 PM) Approved as amended with Scrivener’s Errors page attached to the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Davis voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Udine voted no.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement between Broward County, as purchaser, and Arcelays Funeral Services, as seller, for the purchase of a single parcel of real property, consisting of 0.1033 acres, located in the Unincorporated Broward County , Florida 33311, for a purchase price of $400,000; authorize the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute the agreement and the County Administrator to attest to same; and authorize the Director of Real Property and Real Estate Development to execute and process all customary closing title documents. (Commission District 8)
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Item 55 is based upon the item with the corrections shown on the attached page of scrivener’s errors.)
ACTION: (T-12:04 PM) Approved as amended with Scrivener’s Errors page attached to the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Davis voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Udine voted no.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required for Broward County to purchase real property.
What Action Accomplishes
Purchase of these parcels will allow Broward County to facilitate the construction of affordable housing.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
This item supports the Board’s Goal of “ensuring residents have an affordable place to live by offering sustainable, compatible, innovative, accessible, affordable housing options for all income levels, including integrated, permanent supportive housing and zoning that helps residents build equity.”
This item relates to activities in the Broward Municipal Services District, formerly known as Unincorporated Broward County. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of the District and provides municipal services for the area.
The two acquisitions consist of five adjoining, buildable parcel sites located at the corner of Sistrunk Blvd and NW 27th Avenue in Unincorporated Broward County, Florida 33311, identified by Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA) folio numbers 504205061000, 504205060790, 504205060850, 504205060840, and 504205060830, and together comprise approximately 0.95 acres, as reflected in the BCPA data provided in Exhibit 3, (collectively the “Property”).
The Property has been identified as a possible site for the development of affordable housing. The total proposed purchase price under the two Purchase and Sale Agreements (“Agreements”) is $2,500,000, comprised of $2,100,000 for the purchase of the four parcels from Mr. Edison Wheeler (“Wheeler Parcels”) and $400,000 for the purchase of the parcel from Arcelays Funeral Services (“AFS Parcel”). There will also be typical closing costs in addition to the purchase price.
Pursuant to Section 125.355(1)(b), Florida Statutes, two independent appraisals of the parcels were obtained. The combined proposed purchase price for the Wheeler Parcels and AFS Parcel exceeds the average appraised value of the Property by 36.80%; Individually, the proposed purchase price for the Wheeler Parcels exceeds the average appraised value by 28.85% and the proposed purchase price for the AFS Parcel exceeds the average appraised value by 102.32%. Accordingly, an extraordinary vote of the Board is required to approve both acquisitions.
Each Agreement includes a customary inspection period, during which the County will, at its sole cost and expense, obtain a survey and conduct inspections, including an environmental assessment. The County has the right to terminate the Agreements under various circumstances as provided for in the Agreements, including, among others, if the Sellers default on their obligations or fail to provide clear title.
All documents have been reviewed and approved as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Lary S. Mahoney, Director of Real Property and Real Estate Development, Public Works Department, (954) 357-7357
Trevor M.A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
$2,500,000 plus closing costs, appraisals, surveys and environmental studies.