Agenda Item Name:
Title
Approval and Exercise of Option to Purchase TP# 03055-001-000 for Fire Rescue Station #21
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Presenter:
Ramon D. Gavarrete, P.E.
Description:
Board consideration of the exercise of the County's option to purchase Parcel # 03055-001-000 for a Fire Rescue Station, pursuant to the terms contained in the Option Contract (attached).
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
That the Board approve the Option Contract, exercise its Option to purchase the Property and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Exercise of Option, approve the closing and other transactional costs, authorize the Chair or County Manager (or her designee) to sign any additional documents approved by the County Attorney necessary to complete this acquisition.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Purchase Price $45,000.00
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment $2,835.00
Appraisal $2,950
Attorneys' Fees $2,925.00
Title Search and Insurance $458.75
Recording Costs $31.75
Estimated Total Costs $54,200.50
Funding will come from Account 310.54.5480.522.61.00; Project 9215401 Fire Station Construction: Relocate21: Relocate Station 21- NW 173rd St
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
N/A
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Background:
Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 21 has resided in a building provided by the City of Alachua, located at 15040 NW US 441, since the County took over fire services in the late 1980's. In the over 30 years since occupying the structure little improvements have been made. Around 1999, the city invested in a "temporary" manufactured structure that was attached to the existing building. Today, both the original and temporary building have reached a point of disrepair. There have been multiple occasions of leaking roofs, flooring concerns and rodent infestation. Additionally, the property on which the building sits is considered prime real estate property. The City of Alachua has other plans for the ...
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