AGENDA DATE: 7/13/2016
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County Property on Founders Place in the Mill Creek area (TMP 09100-00-00-002E0) and on Polo Grounds Road (TMP 04600-00-00-02600)
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Requests for the County to sell County property
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Kamptner, Henry
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The County owns undeveloped property on Founders Place in the Mill Creek area (TMP 09100-00-00-002E0) and on Polo Grounds Road (TMP 04600-00-00-02600). County staff was contacted by two separate entities who expressed an interest in purchasing these parcels from the County. These properties are currently part of the County's "land-banked" properties and are being retained for future public use.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 2. Critical Infrastructure. Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs
DISCUSSION: The property on Founders Place (TMP 09100-00-00-002E0) is a 13.27 acre parcel located on the south side of Mill Creek Drive, between Avon Street Extended and Scottsville Road (SR20). The Monticello Fire/Rescue Station is located on this site. The parcel has a partially built access road (Founders Place) in the center of the site providing access to the fire/rescue station. The fire/rescue station is located on the east side of Founders Place and the portion of the parcel on the west side of Founders Place is currently undeveloped. In 2013, the undeveloped portion of the parcel was being considered as a potential location for a convenience center; however, in January 2014, the Board suspended further consideration of any convenience center location until such time as the County evaluates long term strategies for solid waste management services. This site was also considered for a library.
Habitat for Humanity requested that the County sel...
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