R2009-70 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE

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Economic and Urban Development Department Memorandum No. 09-39 May 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager f - Greg Crowe, Assistant City Manag� � Richelle D. Irons, Asst. Dir. of EUD/Neighborhood Outreach Manager � SUBJECT: Sale of Parcel located at 436 and 456 E. Grand Ave. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution and sale of properties located at 436 and 456 E. Grand Ave. The resolution states that the City of Decatur,who is the seller, will sell the property to Consuelo Cruz, on behalf of the Green Light Garden Project for the amount of$10 each. BACKGROUND: The Green Light Garden Project was created to teach biology, agriculture and conservation to neighborhood children. They are taught to harvest, clean and prepare vegetables that they grow. It exposes them to science and agriculture via a series of hands on projects and class discussions. The project will evoke pride in the residents of the neighborhood. In May 2007, the organization approached the Department of Economic and Urban Development Department about available parcels. They purchased 446 E. Grand in June 2008. Because of the success of the program, the City recommends the donation of the two adjacent lots to expand the project. The Green Light Garden Project is also a recipient of one of the Neighborhood Improvement Grants. Sales agreements for the proj ect described above are attached. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None known INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Neighborhood Outreach &Neighborhood Redevelopment Divisions, Legal Dept. STAFF REFERENCE: If City Council members have questions, they may contact Richelle D. Irons at 424-2864 or e- mail at rirons u>decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Settlement shall occur no more than one month after the date of the agreement.