HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-015RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 015
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY WITH . MOUNT ZION BAPTIST
CHURCH.
WHEREAS, Mount Zion Baptist Church owns property -lying within the
boundaries proposed for the new County Administration Building campus; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County holds certain property not needed for County
purposes, and such property may, to the best interest of the County, be exchanged for
other real property which the County may desire to acquire for County purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 125.37,. a notice setting forth the terms
and conditions of the exchange has been published once a week for two weeks in a
newspaper of general circulation published in the county; and
WHEREAS, Mount Zion Baptist Church owns two Tots together with structures
thereon within the boundaries of the campus of the new County Administration Building;
and
WHEREAS, Indian River County and Mount Zion Baptist Church are proposing
an exchange of real property within Indian River County, with the terms and conditions
of the exchange as follows:
1. The County shall pay to Mt. Zion Baptist Church the sum of $540,000.00, and
2. The County shall deed 21/2 acres located at the southwest corner of 45th Street
and 43r' Avenue to Mount Zion Baptist Church.
3. Simultaneously, Mount Zion Baptist Church shall deed to Indian River County Lot
6, Block 5, and Lot 15, Block 2, Booker. T. Washington Addition, Plat Book 2,
Page 34, Public Records of Indian River County.
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4. Mount Zion Baptist Church shall escrow with Indian River County Tax Collector,
any real estate taxes which may be due, pro rated as of the date of closing.
5. Each party will shall bear its own costs including documentary stamps and
recording fees, if any. Each party will be responsible to provide its own title
insurance at its own expense as to the property it acquires. Each party shall
bear its own attorney's fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that the exchange of real property pursuant to the terms and
conditions set out above are hereby approved and the Chairman or Vice
Chairman is authorized to execute this resolution and any and all instruments
necessary to effectuate the exchange.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Neuberger , and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowden , and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman
Arthur R. Neuberger, Vice Chairman Aye
Wesley S. Davis Aye
Gary C. Wheeler Nay
Sandra L. Bowden Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
h day of 3fintiaejt 2005.
February
Aye
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By S.
Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman
BCC approved: 02-08-2005
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ATTEST =Jeffrey K. Barton '--Clerk
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form
and legal sufficienc
By:
illiam K. DeBraal
Assistant County Attorney
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