An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to convey one parcel of land in the Township of Stowe to Sandra Skender Gordon.
Whereas, Sandra Skender Gordon, having an address of 111 Euclid Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136; and
Whereas, by deed dated November 9, 1964 and recorded in the Department of Real Estate at Deed Book Volume 4195 Page 321, Allegheny County acquired the Parcel from the Township of Stowe, a certain parcel of property, which is identified as Parcel No. 111-M-253 hereinafter called the "Parcel"; and
Whereas, the Parcel contains 9,600 SF of land and is a vacant lot at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Charles Street in a largely residential area; and
Whereas, Bodnar Real Estate Services' summary appraisal report, dated July 14, 2014, states the fair market fee value of the Parcel was determined to be $1,900; and
Whereas, Sandra Skender Gordon has agreed to pay the appraised value of $1,900 plus costs associated with the sale of the property; and
Whereas, Sandra Skender Gordon is the only adjacent homeowner; and
Whereas, Sandra Skender Gordon has expressed via letter her interest in purchasing the lot to have additional yard space; and
Whereas, in accordance with Section 701.03E of the County Administrative Code, the County Manager has determined that it is no longer in the interest of Allegheny County to maintain the Parcel; and
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. Approval of Transfer of County Interest in Block 111-M-253.
A. The County Council of Allegheny County does hereby approve the transfer of the interest held by the County of Allegheny in the Property located on Euclid Avenue in the Township of Stowe, known as Block 111-M-253, to Sandra Skender Gordon.
B. The appropriate County officers and officials are authorized to execute the Deed and related agreements and documents as required to effectuate the sale and take such other action as is necessary to carry out the purpose of the authorization granted herein.
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 Ordinance.