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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0029) M&C 20-0631City of Fort Worth, Mayor and Texas Council Communication DATE: 09/01/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0631 LOG NAME: 21 PMD TF DIRECT SALE 419 BOYCE AVE (W) SUBJECT (CD 9) Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax -Foreclosed Property Located at 419 Boyce Avenue (W), for a Total Cost of $11,100.00, to Sanad Alshanty in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the direct sale of a tax -foreclosed property located at 419 Boyce Avenue (W), for a total cost of $11,100.00, to Sanad Alshanty in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the appropriate instrument conveying the property to complete the sale. DISCUSSION: The interested buyer submitted a direct sale request to the Property Management Department to purchase the tax -foreclosed property referenced below. The City of Fort Worth (City) received the property through a Constable Deed after a tax -foreclosure suit. The property has been offered on at least seven (7) previous sealed bid sales, but it did not sell. In accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code, the City is authorized to conduct a direct sale of tax -foreclosed property to a buyer. TAD Constable Total Property CFW Account Legal Description Deed Purchase Zoning Address Fees # Amount Price 419 Boyce Ave E 35' of Lot 13, 02899205 (W) Block 31, Southside $9,500.00 $1,600.00 $11,100.00 A-5 Addition Staff recommends selling the referenced property to the buyer, who is responsible for all related costs, including providing proof of payment of the post -judgment taxes prior to the conveyance of the property. The total cost includes the Constable Deed amount and City fees. The Development Services Department reviewed the current zoning of the property and determined the zoning classification of the property is compatible with respect to the existing land use of the surrounding neighborhood and future land use designations indicated in the Comprehensive Plan. Upon receipt, the amount of $11,100.00 will be deposited into the General Fund Tax -Foreclosed Property Maintenance Fee and Tax Foreclosed Sales accounts for disbursement to the County for the purpose of distributing proceeds to the taxing entities and paying applicable fees. The property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9. A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be deposited into the General Fund. The Property Management Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Property Management Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018 Originating Business Unit Head: Steve Cooke 5134 Additional Information Contact: Roger Venables 6334