Subject:
Title
Conveyance of Property Acquired by Escheatment Tax Deed to the City of Palm Bay
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Fiscal Impact:
Recording fees are estimated to be less than $25.00.
Dept/Office:
Central Services/Asset Management
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of property acquired by Escheatment Tax Deed that's located within the boundaries of the incorporated City of Palm Bay, Florida, pursuant to Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes; and
2. Authorize the Chairman to execute a County Deed to convey the property acquired by Escheatment Tax Deed to the City of Palm Bay, Florida, pursuant to Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes, upon review and approval by the County Attorney's Office.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Clerk of Courts conveyed the subject property to the County via Escheatment Tax Deed on March 11, 2024, as recorded in Official Records Book 10011, Page 1913 of the public records of Brevard County, Florida, pursuant to the tax certificate/tax deed sale procedures set forth in Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.
When a property that is located within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality escheats to the County for nonpayment of taxes, and the property has not been dedicated by the Board of County Commissioners, the applicable statute provides that the property shall be conveyed to the governing board of the municipality in which the land is located.
On October 30, 2024, the Public Works Department, Land Acquisition Section, contacted County departments/offices to determine whether this property could be used for a County purpose. No county departments/offices were interested in this property for County purposes. In addition, the County has not received a petition from the prior record owner to repurchase the property pursuant to Sections 197.592(1) and 197.592(2), Florida Statutes.
The subject property is located at 1071 Wood Court NE, Palm...
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