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Economic and Urban Development Deparhnent Memorandum <br /> No. 08-72 <br /> June 10, 2008 <br /> TO: Mayor Pro Tem Michael T. Carrigan and City Council <br /> FROM: John A. Smith, Interim City Manager <br /> Greg Crowe, Assistant City Manage <br /> Richelle D. Irons,Neighborhood Outreach Manager��- <br /> SUBJECT: Sale of Parcel located at 446 E. Grand Ave. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution and sale of property located at 446 E. <br /> Grand Ave. The resolution states that the City of Decatur, who is the seller, will sell the property <br /> to Consuelo Cruz, on behalf of the Green Light Garden Project for the amount of$600. This <br /> amount is based on the assessed value of parcels located within the surrounding area. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The Green Light Garden Project was created to teach biology, agriculture and conservation to <br /> neighborhood children. They are taught to harvest, clean and prepare vegetables that they grow. <br /> It exposes them to science and agriculture via a series of hands on projects and class discussions. <br /> The project will evoke pride in the residents of the neighborhood. In May 2007, the organization <br /> approached the Department of Economic and Urban Development Department about possible for <br /> sale parcels. Because of the short amount of time staff was unable to advertise the property for <br /> sale. The Green Light Garden Project is also a recipient of one of the Neighborhood <br /> Improvement Grants. A sales agreement for the project described above is attached. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: <br /> None known <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> Neighborhood Outreach Division <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> If City Council members have questions, they may contact Greg Crowe at 424-2727 or e-mail at <br /> �cro���e{�%decatui•i L�c�v. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Settlement shall occur no more than one month after the date of the agreement. <br />