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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the conveyance of the County of Allegheny’s interest in four (4) vacant parcels currently owned by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and the School District of Pittsburgh to the School District of Pittsburgh.
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Whereas, by deed dated March 11, 2009 and recorded in the Department of Real Estate on April 6, 2009 at Treasurer’s Deed Book Volume 19 Page 490, the three taxing bodies acquired three parcels of property, which are identified as Parcel Numbers 7-B-207-B, 7-B-208-A, and 7-B-212. The fourth, Parcel 7-B-207-C, was acquired by the three taxing bodies on May 5, 1950. Hereinafter, these parcels of property will be collectively referred to as the “Parcels” and can be seen on the attached Exhibit A; and
Whereas, The School District of Pittsburgh, with offices located at 341 S. Bellfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213, hereinafter called “Developer”, is interested in acquiring the Parcels for the purpose of constructing a parking lot for the nearby Conroy Education Center; and
Whereas, Parcel 7-B-207-B contains 690 SF of vacant land, Parcel 7-B-207-C contains 696 SF of vacant land, Parcel 7-B-208-A contains 1,375 SF of vacant land, and Parcel 7-B-212 contains 781 SF of vacant land so that the Parcels contain a combined total of 3,542 SF of vacant land.
Whereas, The City of Pittsburgh approved its conveyance of its interest at the December 15, 2014 City Council meeting and a quit claim deed has been filed on the Parcels; and
Whereas, the parking lot will be primarily used for teachers at the Conroy Education Center during school hours and open during all other hours to community residents; and
Whereas, the parking lot will consist of eight (8) parcels, the Parcels described above and additionally block 7-B, lot 201, 202, 203, 204, and 211 acquired from PennDOT and block 7-B, lot 209 acquired from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). This solidifies the Developer’s ability to gain total site control and proceed with the project; and
Whereas, based on the current Allegheny County millage rate, the School District of Pittsburgh has agreed to pay $599 for the purchase of 7-B-207-B; $604 for the purchase of
7-B-207-C; $1,194 for the purchase of 7-B-208-A; and $678 for the purchase of 7-B-212; for a total of $3,075 based on the comparable rate of $4.06/sq. ft; and
Whereas, the parking lot will create 24 parking spaces, providing parking for Conroy Education Center teachers and alleviating the strain of on-street parking; and
Whereas, by conveying ownership of the Parcels to the School District of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will also transfer any responsibilities and liabilities for developing and maintaining the Parcels; and
Whereas, the Council of the County of Allegheny deems the conveyance of the Parcels to the School District of Pittsburgh to be in the public interest; and
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enact 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 the Parcels.
A. The County Council of Allegheny County does hereby approve the transfer of the interest held by the County of Allegheny in the Parcels to the School District of Pittsburgh for the purpose of constructing a parking lot for nearby Conroy Education Center for the consideration of $3,075.
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.