Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
Acquisition of 6584 Covington Highway, Lithonia, Georgia 30058 (Tax Parcel Id No. 16-072-01-003)
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Information Contact: Chief Darnell Fullum
Phone Number: (678) 406-7731
PURPOSE:
To approve the acquisition of 6584 Covington Highway, Lithonia, Georgia 30058 (Tax Parcel Id No. 16-072-01-003) for the construction of Fire Station 14 and allocate $890,250.00 and associated costs to fund the acquisition of the approximately 6.1 acres of property.
NEED/IMPACT:
The County will acquire this property to house a Fire Station.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Under SPLOST Category 2A, $890,250 and associated costs such as due diligence and closing costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve (1) Acquisition of 6584 Covington Highway, Lithonia, Georgia 30058 (Tax Parcel Id No. 16-072-01-003) and allocate $890,250.00 and associated costs to fund the acquisition of the property, subject to completion of all due diligence; (2) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Purchase & Sale Agreement in a form acceptable to the County Attorney or her designee; and (3) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents in connection with completing this real estate transaction.