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ARF- 3045

Regular Agenda Item 4. E.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/03/2015
Submitted For:	Don McDaniel Jr.
Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Department:	County Manager
Fiscal Year:	2014-2015	Budgeted?:	No
Contract Dates Begin & End:	3-17-2015	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Sale of State-Owned Tax Deeded Land to the City of Globe-Parcel No. 208-03-102B

Background Information

The City of Globe (City) has been operating the Globe Active Adult Center at 579 South Broad Street for many years and the City has invested approximately $8,000 annually for upkeep, maintenance and improvements to the building. In addition, the City has acquired four adjacent parcels and has constructed additional improvements on those parcels. It was discovered last year that the Globe Active Adult Center is actually comprised of six parcels of land. The County Assessor would like for the City to begin proceedings to combine all six parcels into one parcel for the Globe Active Adult Center. Four of the six parcels are owned by the City; however, one parcel is owned by the State of Arizona and the remaining parcel is owned by the State of Arizona in care of the Gila County Board of Supervisors. Last year City Manager Brent Billingsley submitted a request to Board of Supervisors' Chairman Mike Pastor requesting that the County transfer ownership of two State-owned properties, tax parcel numbers 208-03-105 and 208-03-102B. At that time it was discovered that the Board of Supervisors only has authority to sell tax parcel number 208-03-102B, which is owned by the State of Arizona in care of the Board of Supervisors. Tax parcel number 208-03-105 is actually owned by the State of Arizona. Since last year, the City has been in contact with the State and is now working with the Arizona Department of Transportation to acquire tax parcel number 208-03-105. Mr. Billingsley recently contacted County Manager Don McDaniel to re-visit the City's request to acquire tax parcel number 208-03-102B.

Evaluation

On June 24, 2003, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 03-06-07 which established a policy regarding sales of real property tax deeded to the State of Arizona. The following language is contained in the Resolution, "All properties held by the Gila County Board of Supervisors for sale, as agent of the State of Arizona will be sold for no less than 100% of the back taxes and fees. The Board may waive this requirement if a condition exists that warrants selling a parcel of land at a less price."

The total lien amount owed on tax parcel number 208-03-102B is $5,486.69. This amount comprises the amount of past due taxes plus fees and penalties that have been assessed by the County Treasurer.

Conclusion

The services provided by the Globe Active Adult Center has benefited the residents of the City and southern Gila County for many years. The City invests approximately $8,000 per year for upkeep, maintenance and improvements to the building, and it has invested additional money for other improvements related to the Globe Active Adult Center. It would be advantageous to Gila County to sell tax parcel number 208-03-102B at a minimal cost to the City of Globe to ultimately combine six parcels of land into one parcel thereby reducing administrative costs at the Treasurer's Office and Assessor's Office.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors sell tax parcel number 208-03-102B to the City of Globe for $1.00, and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Quit Claim Deed.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to sell State-owned tax parcel number 208-03-102B to the City of Globe for $1.00 as it is a portion of land of which the Globe Active Adult Center is situated; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Quit Claim Deed. (Don McDaniel)

Attachments
Quit Claim Deed for Parcel No. 208-03-102B
Request Letter from City of Globe
Pictures and Maps for Parcel No. 208-03-102B
Treasurer's Deed for Parcel No. 208-03-102B