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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.
The County Council of Allegheny County does hereby:
a) Approve the transfer of the County’s interest in the Parcel located in the City of Pittsburgh, 28th Ward and known as Block 40-G, Lot 315 to the School District of Pittsburgh for the payment of $551 for the purpose of marketing all ten (10) parcels of the Schaeffer Elementary School site to a prospective buyer; and
b) Authorizes the appropriate County officers and officials to execute the Deed and related agreements and documents as required to effectuate the transfer of the Parcel 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.