Agenda Item Name:
Title
Discussion of purchase of Fellowship Baptist Church in High Springs
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck, LCSW
Description:
Discussion of need, potential uses, costs and funding sources for the possible acquisition of the existing Fellowship Baptist Church in High Springs.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Direct staff on whether to proceed with the investigation of, and possible option contract for the Fellowship Baptist Church as a potential location for County offices and facilities.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Asking price for the church and surrounding 9 acres: $3,300,000
ESTIMATES of the cost of acquisition will include:
Two appraisals $20,000
Building condition due diligence report $33,000
Phase I Environmental Audit $3,000
Survey and other Public Works Charges $10,000 Estimated (will invoice actual expenses)
Title insurance premium and search fee $11,000
Attorney's fees $5,000
Recording costs $100
Post-closing costs will include upgrading and conversion of structures to the County's intended uses, ongoing maintenance and operation of the property and facilities.
Funding sources could include the General Fund, Solid Waste and Wild Spaces & Public Places, depending on the final uses determined for the site.
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Background:
The Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 16916 NW US Highway 441, High Springs, FL 32643, within the High Springs city limits. It consists of approximately 35,000 square feet of improved space on 20.38 acres, of which approximately 9 acres will be conveyed with the church structures. The exact descript...
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