Title
A resolution accepting the donation of a tract of commercial property commonly known as 2129 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, Texas, from H. Roger Lawler, authorizing the City Manager to release liens against the property, and authorizing the City Manager to take all actions and execute all documents necessary or advisable to complete the donation, transfer and conveyance of the property to the City.
Body
Mr. Stephen Thompson, legal agent for the owner of real property located at 2129 North Galloway Avenue (Roger Lawler a/k/a H. Roger Lawler), contacted City staff to see if the City would be interested in accepting donation of a small vacant tract adjacent to Fire Station No. 5. The tract fronts North Galloway Avenue and is situated between the fire station and the Mesquite Masonic Lodge parking lot.
As was briefed at the December 2, 2019 Pre-Meeting, this property is open, flat, with no access, and has no development potential. The current Dallas Central Appraisal District market value is $7,230.00. The property owner owes $5,491.69 in delinquent property taxes (City’s portion is $1,321.14) and $6,053.48 in outstanding mowing liens. The property owner is seeking forgiveness of outstanding liens in exchange for the property. If accepted, the cost to the City would be very minimal as firefighters at Station No. 5 currently mow and maintain Station property. The donated property could provide a benefit for any potential expansion of the fire station and/or station parking lot.
Staff recommends accepting the donation contingent upon the property owner paying all delinquent and prorated current property taxes due at closing.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and donation agreement.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Location Map
Drafter
Ted Chinn
Head of Department
Ted Chinn