M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 9/25/2018 

DATE: 9/25/2018 REFERENCE NO.: **L-16151 LOG NAME: 21PMD TF DIRECT SALE 3021 GALVEZ AVE
CODE: L TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:  

Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 3021 Galvez Avenue for a Total Cost of $4,919.00 to Community Food Bank, Inc., in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)


RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1.   Authorize the direct sale of tax foreclosed property located at 3021 Galvez Avenue for a total cost of $4,919.00 to Community Food Bank, Inc., 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 Community Food Bank, Inc., 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 Sale after a tax foreclosure suit.  In accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code, the City is authorized to conduct a direct sale of tax-foreclosed property.  The taxing entities have approved the direct sale purchase price which includes court costs, administrative and maintenance program fees and post judgment taxes.      

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 Planning and Development Department has reviewed the current zoning of the property and has determined that the zoning classification is compatible with respect to existing land use, the existing land uses of the surrounding neighborhood and future land use designations indicated in the Comprehensive Plan.

Property AddressLegal DescriptionProposed Purchase Price

Estimated CFW Fees

Estimated Post- Judgment Taxes OwedTotal Purchase Price

3021 Galvez Avenue

Lot 9 Block 33, Riverside Addition

$  1,400.00

$1,600.00

$525.00

$3,525.00

Court Costs

$1,394.00

Total Costs

$4,919.00


The property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.

This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.

 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that the Property Management Department is responsible for the collection, deposit and disbursement of funds.  Upon receipt, the amount of $4,919.00 will be deposited into the General Fund, Tax-Foreclosed Property Sale Fee Account for disbursement to the County for the purpose of distributing proceeds to the taxing entities and paying applicable fees.

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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head:
Steve Cooke (5118)
Additional Information Contact:
Cloyde Jordan (2388)
Jill Griffin (6253)

 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  MAP GALVEZ_AVE__3021.pdf