Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the conveyance of property located at 507 N. Gray Street by donation deed to Bell County.
Summary
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Donation Deed to Bell County for property located at 507 N. Gray Street
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The former First National Bank Texas relocated its bank facilities to its new location at 901 E. CTE, which officially opened on March 16, 2022, and allowed the property located at 507 N. Gray Street to be redeveloped.
On September 13, 2022, the City's acceptance of the donation of the property from the First National Bank Texas was approved along with the City's acceptance of a bid from AAR, Inc. to remove asbestos containing materials and to demolish all buildings located on the property.
The asbestos abatement work is now complete, and the demolition work remains on schedule to be completed no later than December 31, 2022. We are now seeking Council authorization to execute a donation deed pursuant to the commitment in the Interlocal Agreement with Bell County to donate the property located at 507 N Gray Street to Bell County to allow for the construction of the proposed Bell County annex facility.
Additionally, the County believes it will need off-site parking for the facility. Since the two off-site parking lots are to be retained by the City, staff is currently working on an agreement to address the parking concerns.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not authorize donation deed to Bell County for property located at 507 N Gray Street to allow for the construction of the proposed Bell County annex facility.
2. Authorize conveyance of property located at 507 N Gray St by donation deed to Bell County to allow for the construction of the proposed Bell County annex facility.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the conveyance of...
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