DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Sale of a City-owned Property located at 175 Kelly Drive
SUMMARY:
An ordinance declaring a vacant tract of land located at 175 Kelly Drive in Council District 3 as surplus and authorizing its conveyance/sale to Paul C. Alvarado for $19,500.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Under Municipal Code, all city property must be declared as surplus prior to the disposition (sale) of the property. The request to declare property as surplus must be submitted to Transportation & Capital Improvements, Real Estate Division, then the request and exhibits are sent to departments and municipal utilities that provide services to, or construct infrastructure on the properties. The departments and municipal utilities respond if there is a need for the property or if the property may be disposed. The subject property was reviewed by City departments and utilities and no denials were received.
The subject property, located at 175 Kelly Drive within NCB 7674 as shown on the attached map, is a tax foreclosure obtained by the City in 1973. The property is approximately .1618 of an acre or 7,050 square feet and zoned H R-5 Historic Residential Single-Family.
The subject property was advertised for sale in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) with Providence Commercial Real Estate Services for 30 days. The four abutting property owners were informed that the property would be advertised for sale with Providence Commercial Real Estate Services. The City of San Antonio received seven bids for the sale of the property. Paul C. Alvarado, an abutting property owner and resident at 179 Kelly Drive, placed the highest bid of $19,500.00.
If approved, Paul C. Alvarado would like to keep the land as an open space. Mr. Alvarado has indicated that he will maintain the property and use it for recreational purposes.
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