Subject:
Title
Permission to Surplus, Develop, and Advertise for Sale via Sealed Bidding 1.37 Acres of Vacant Industrial Land Located at 350 Gus Hipp Boulevard, Rockledge FL, 32955
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Fiscal Impact:
TBD - Minimum Bid Price $180,000.00
Dept/Office:
Central Services / Asset Management
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners:
- Surplus the 1.37 acres of vacant industrial land located at Gus Hipp Boulevard Rockledge, FL 32955
- Authorize Asset Management to develop and advertise for sale via sealed bidding the sale of the property as described above.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On July 22, 2020 the Brevard County Sheriff's Office emailed the County Manager about selling or otherwise repurposing the vacant property. This parcel was purchased by the Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Parker when the Sheriff's office was authorized to acquire the Gus Hipp Investigative facility (this is the vacant adjacent parcel to the facility) with the intent to build a critically needed Evidence Storage and Maintenance Facility to could also be used for onsite forensic evidence processing. The email is attached for review.
On July 28, 2020 an inquiry was sent to County Departments to determine if there was a need to retain the property for County use. On August 13, 2020 County Management was notified that none of the departments requested use of the subject parcel. At that time, an appraisal was requested for the subject property. The appraisal was completed on Friday September 4, 2020 and is attached hereto for review. The appraisal stated that the market value of a fee simple estate of the subject property as of September 1, 2020 was $180,000.00.
Florida Statute 125.35 states:
The Board of County Commissioners is expressly authorized to sell and convey any real or personal property, and to lease real property, belonging to the County, whenever the board determines that it is to the best interest of the County t...
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