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File #: 9237-15    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Enacted
File created: 10/16/2015 In control: Committee on Public Works
On agenda: 10/20/2015 Final action: 11/17/2015
Title: An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the conveyance of the County of Allegheny’s interest in one (1) parcel, known as Block 40-G, Lot 315 (hereinafter called the “Parcel”), currently owned by Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh to the School District of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Chief Executive
Attachments: 1. Memo Ordinance - Conveyance of Property to School District of Pittsburgh .docx, 2. Ordinance - Conveyance of Property to School District of Pittsburgh - EXHIBIT A 10-20-15.jpg, 3. 34-15-OR 9237-15.pdf
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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 one (1) parcel, known as Block 40-G, Lot 315 (hereinafter called the “Parcel”), currently owned by Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh to the School District of Pittsburgh.

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Whereas, the Parcel is part of ten (10) parcels of property (See attached Exhibit A.) included in the proposed sale of the former Schaeffer Elementary School by the School District of Pittsburgh; and

Whereas, the Parcel became jointly owned by the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County when Schaeffer Elementary School was closed; and

Whereas, the School District of Pittsburgh is requesting Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh to convey their respective half interests to the School District of Pittsburgh via a Quit Claim Deed; and

Whereas, this will allow the School District of Pittsburgh to market all ten (10) parcels of the Schaeffer Elementary School site to a prospective buyer; and

Whereas, Allegheny County, which has a 50% interest in the Parcel, has determined that the value of the 3,675 square feet vacant lot is $1,102; and

Whereas, Allegheny County’s 50% interest in the Parcel would be valued at $551; (50% of the $1,102 value); and

Whereas, by conveying ownership of the Parcel 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 Parcel to the School District of Pittsburgh to be in the public interest; and

The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby resolves 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 Parcel.

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