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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3932-11-2010 A Resolution NO. 3932-11-2010 AUTHORIZING THE CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONVEYANCE OF 2909 MITCHELL BOULEVARD TO TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE WHEREAS, in September 1996, the Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation ("MBDC") was awarded $1.2 million under the Model Blocks Neighborhood Revitalization Program of the City of Fort Worth ("City"), which included Community Block Development Grant ("CDBG") funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and WHEREAS, the City entered into four contracts with Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation ("MBDC") to, among other things, acquire and develop a neighborhood retail center located at 2909 Mitchell Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas (the "Property") for the purpose of providing a benefit to low and moderate income families in the form of job creation or other services; and WHEREAS, Texas Community Development Corporation ("Texas CDC"), the successor of MBDC, dissolved after using CDBG funds to acquire the Property, but before the fulfillment of its contractual obligations; and WHEREAS, prior to dissolution the Texas CDC conveyed the Property, including the 6,000 square foot commercial building thereon, to the City, as approved by the City Council on March 6, 2007 (M&C G-15622); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 272.001(i), the City now desires to sell the Property directly to the Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc. (FWNCHC); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 1. That the conditions and circumstances of the conveyance are as follows: a. The FWNCHC plans to develop and operate a community health center to provide a benefit to the low and moderate income persons in the area; b. The Property shall be purchased by FWNCHC for the appraised value of $67,600.00; c. The City shall retain any mineral interest it may own in the Property; and 0 TWO RESOLUTION NO. 3932-11-2010 d. FWNCHC is responsible for all closing costs, including taxes owed, if any. 2. That the conveyance of the Property to FWNCHC shall achieve the public purpose of providing community health care to low and moderate income citizens of the City of Fort Worth. Adopted this 16th day of November 2010. ATTEST: APPROVED CITY COUNCIL By: - - - NOV 16 2010 Marty Hendrix, City Secretary C, Chy Semikaq of the City of Fort Worth,Texas o rho City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **L-15099 LOG NAME: 172909M ITCH ELLBLVD SUBJECT: Authorize the Direct Sale of City Owned Commercial Property Located at 2909 Mitchell Boulevard to the Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc., in the Amount of$67,600.00 and Adopt a Resolution Stating the Conditions of the Conveyance and the Public Purpose to be Achieved (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the direct sale of City owned commercial property comprised of Lots N, O, P, Q, & R, Block 8 of the Wesleyan Hills Addition at 2909 Mitchell Boulevard to the Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc., for the development of a community health center in accordance with Local Government Code Section 272.001(i) in the amount of$67,600.00; 2. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute the documents necessary to complete the sale of the property; and 3. Adopt a resolution stating the conditions of the conveyance and the public purpose to be achieved, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 272.001(1). DISCUSSION: On March 6, 2007, City Council approved M&C G-15622 authorizing the acceptance of real property assets, including 2909 Mitchell Boulevard, located in the Mitchell Boulevard Model Blocks Area from Mitchell Boulevard Development Corporation (MBDC). The property was purchased using City-awarded Community Development Block Grant funds, as part of the Model Blocks Neighborhood Revitalization Program, to the MBDC to implement the revitalization strategy. The property includes a vacant 6,000 square foot commercial building. The City has received a request to sell the vacant commercial property to the Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc., for the development of a community health center to provide a benefit to the low and moderate income persons in the area. Staff has had the property appraised and the value of the property is $67,600.00. The City will retain the mineral interest it may own on this property. In addition, the Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc., is reponsible for all closing costs, including taxes owed, if any. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8. FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: Logname: 172909MITCHELLBLVD Page I of 2 The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Housing and Economic Development Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GR91 451685 017206066000 $67,600.00 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by.� Susan Alanis (8180) Originating_Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804) Fabiola Y Suarez (6811) Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia (8187) Logname: 172909MITCHELLBLVD Page 2 of 2