Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 2 and 6
Acquisition of (A) an Easement of Approximately 0.02-Acre at 1846 Homestead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (Tax Parcel No. 18-107-04-042) And (B) an Easement of Approximately 0.214-Acre at 1850 Homestead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (Tax Parcel No. 18-107-04-040).
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Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis, Director RPCA
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
PURPOSE:
This authorization will (1) allow RPCA to finalize due diligence and (2) to acquire (a) an easement of approximately 0.02-acre at 1846 Homestead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (Tax Parcel No. 18-107-04-042) and (b) an easement of approximately 0.214-acre at 1850 Homestead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (Tax Parcel No. 18-107-04-040) from Carol Joy Tedoff and allocate $75,000 and associated costs.
NEED/IMPACT:
These portions of properties were identified as essential in accessing the creekfront for necessary ongoing stream restoration and maintenance for the Zonolite Park and providing future connectivity to the PATH and surrounding communities
FISCAL IMPACT:
To be funded from 2001 Parks Bond Acquisition Fund District 2 account 100592.80314.541100.05.600010 ($40,000) and RPCA Operating Fund ($35,000).
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To authorize (1) the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to finalize due diligence; and (2) subject to completion of all due diligence, to acquire (a) an easement of approximately 0.02-acre at 1846 Homestead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (Tax Parcel No. 18-107-04-042) and (b) an easement of approximately 0.214-acre at 1850 Homestead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 (Tax Parcel No. 18-107-04-040) for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 (including the costs to fund the acquisition of the property and necessary due diligence); and (3) to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents in connection with completing this real estate transaction in a form acceptable to the County Attorney