HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-07-066-1 - Declare Surplus to the City's Needs - Land Located Directly Behind 212 Courtland Ave EJ
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Corporate Services
Report To: Committee of the Whole
Date of Meeting: May 14, 2007
Submitted By: L. Proulx, Director of Facilities Management
Prepared By: C. Riordan, Administrative Assistant
Ward(s) Involved: West Victoria Park 6
Date of Report: May 8, 2007
Report No.: CRPS 07-066
Subject: DECLARE SURPLUS TO THE CITY'S NEEDS -LAND
LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND 212 COURTLAND AVENUE
EAST
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City declare as surplus to its needs vacant land measuring approximately 50 by
45 feet located directly behind 212 Courtland Avenue East in Kitchener, more particularly
described as Part Lots 12 and 21 of RP390; and,
That Legal Services be directed to convey Part Lots 12 and 21 of RP390 to the property
owner of 212 Courtland Avenue at fair market value, plus all incidental costs subject to
the execution of an agreement of purchase and sale satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and
further,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to
complete the conveyance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A
BACKGROUND:
The parcel at the rear of 212 Courtland Avenue East was originally expropriated by the City for
the enlargement of Kaufman Park by By-law 5560 in 1965. Back in 1967 the owner of 212
Courtland Avenue requested permission to purchase the parcel. At that time, Parks and
Recreation Commission agreed to lease the parcel to the owner of 212 Courtland Avenue. A
garage was constructed on the parcel prior to 1980 without City approval. In 1986 the City was
approached again from the owner of 212 Courtland requesting to purchase the parcel. After
review, the City agreed to sell but the purchaser expected to receive it at lower than market
value so he withdrew his offer.
REPORT
The City was recently approached by a prospective purchaser of 212 Courtland Avenue
requesting that the City sell the parcel located directly behind 212 Courtland Avenue East. His
decision on the purchase of 212 Courtland is subject to the City approving this recommendation.
The City owned parcel at the rear of 212 Courtland Avenue is zoned R-5. It's been confirmed
that there would be no zoning issues if the City were to sell this piece of property to the owner of
212 Courtland Avenue.
This parcel of land has been discussed at several Property Management Committee meetings.
Staff are in support of this sale. The committee foresees no impact to Kaufman Park. Notice to
the public is given by way of listing on the Council or Committee of Council agenda. An
appraisal will be required at the purchasers' expense to establish fair market value.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The purchaser to pay fair market value for the land and all costs associated with the appraisal,
reference plan and all incidental costs.
COMMUNICATIONS: N/A
CONCLUSION: N/A
L. Proulx, CET CMM III
Director of Facilities Management
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