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An Ordinance Of The County Of Allegheny, Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Authorizing The Chief Executive To Execute A Deed Conveying The County Of Allegheny's Interest In A Parcel To Wall Borough.
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An Ordinance Of The County Of Allegheny, Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Authorizing The Chief Executive To Execute A Deed Conveying The County Of Allegheny's Interest In A Parcel To Wall Borough.
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Whereas, the County of Allegheny, Wall Borough and the East Allegheny School District acquired title to a certain parcel known as Block 747-N, Lot 25 ("the Parcel") pursuant to tax sale action and Sheriff's Deed verified on May 20, 2005 executed pursuant to proceedings in the Court of Common Pleas at GD 02-15406; and
Whereas, the parcel is a vacant lot; and
Whereas, the County Manager previously approved advertisement for sale at the minimum bid price of $1,800; and
Whereas, Wall Borough offered ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,800); and
Whereas, Article IV Section 2(l) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County's Council with the power and duty by ordinance to convey real property owned by the County.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1 Incorporation of the Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
SECTION 2. Transfer of Interest in Parcel
The County Council of Allegheny County hereby does approve the transfer of the interest held therein by the County of Allegheny in a certain parcel known as Block 747-H Lot #25 to Wall Borough for and in consideration of the sum of ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,800) subject to the condition that the parcel be used for a public purpose.
The proper officers of the County are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents, including a deed, necessary to effectuate the conveyance of the County's interest in the Parcel.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be determined to be unlawful, invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be considered severable from the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, which shall be in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. Repealer. Any Resolution or Ordinance or part thereof conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed so far as the same affects this Resolution.
Property Sale, Three Taxing Bodies Parcel
Block and Lot 747-N-25, Wall Borough
The subject property is a small vacant parcel on Ross Street, Wall Borough, jointly owned by the County, the Borough of Wall and the East Allegheny School District. The Borough would like to purchase the property.
An independent appraisal states that the property has limited access, a triangular shape and sloping downward topography. The parcel was appraised at $1,600. The Borough offered $1,800 to purchase the property.
We request approval to convey the County's interest in the parcel to Wall Borough and authorize the County Manager to sign the deed.
Submitted by the Law Department
Robert Reith Esq and Karen Womack