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Title: 4. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR SITE EXPANSION AT NORTH SHORE K-8 NO. 70 (CYNTHIA HAMILTON, ET AL) Requested Action: THAT THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CYNTHIA HAMILTON, ET AL., IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, PLUS STANDARD CLOSING COSTS NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 213 WEST 45 STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32208, (RE NO. 027407-0000).
THAT THE STRUCTURES ON THIS PARCEL BE DECLARED UNNECESSARY OR UNSUITABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND THAT STAFF BE ALLOWED TO DISPOSE OF THEM, INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 1013.28(1) OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. THAT THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF REAL PROPERTY TO MAKE NON-SUBSTANTIVE, TECHNICAL, NON-MATERIAL CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT WITHOUT SEEKING ADDITIONAL BOARD ACTION. Summary Explanation and Background: North Shore Elementary School No. 70 is currently undergoing a total re-construction of the facility to accommodate a K-8 program. Additional land is needed to expand the playground areas at the school. An analysis of nearby properties was made and several adjacent property owners were approached and asked if they would consider selling property to the Duval County School Board to help accomplish the playground area expansion. The acquisition of this property (RE No. 027407-0000) will provide an additional ±0.25 acre of land at this school, as well as provide access to the school site from West 45th Street and improve safety considerations for pedestrian traffic to and from the school. New Century Commission Recommendation/OPPAGA Recommendation/Council of Great City Schools Recommendation: Financial Impact (Including HR/headcount/Source of Funds): The purchase price for this property is $100,000, plus closing costs not to exceed $5,000. For Additional Information, contact: Ronald A. Fagan, Executive Director, Operations Business Planning and Program Management, 390-2922 Karen S. Kuhlmann, Director, Real Estate and Agency Liaison, 390-2559 J. Tyler Loehnert, Director, Real Property, 390-2259 Doug Ayars, Jr., P.E., Chief Operating Officer, 390-2259
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