SUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement with Andrea G. Murray and Jan D. Smalley (Buyer) for the sale of a ±0.1084 acre (4,722 square feet) tract of land situated in the Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 726, and being out of and a part of Lots 6,7, & 8, Block 5 of North Park Addition (Parcel SY24-053), Harris County, Texas and an easement assignment of a ±0.0540 acre (2,353 square feet) tract of land situated in the Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 726 (Parcel K60-010), Harris County, Texas.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Houston and Andrea G. Murray and Jan D. Smalley (Buyer) for the sale of ±0.1084 acre (4,722 square feet) tract of land situated in the Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 726, and being out of and a part of Lots 6,7, & 8, Block 5 of North Park Addition, Harris County, Texas and an easement assignment of a ±0.0540 acre (2,353 square feet) tract of land situated in the Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 726, Harris County, Texas, for a purchase price of $61,500.00 (Parcels SY24-053 and K60-010).
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The City of Houston acquired Parcel SY24-053 by annexation in 1956 as the North Park Water Treatment Plant. Houston Public Works – Houston Water – Drinking Water Operations determined that the property was surplus to its needs. After all City departments with land needs were canvassed with no interest in the property, it was advertised for public bid sale. One bid was received, with Andrea G. Murray and Jan D. Smalley being selected as the winning bidder based on submitting the highest bid at $61,500.00. This bid exceeded the fair market value for the property established by appraisal to be $55,868.00.
The sale is in accordance with Section 2-236 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, which provides that any land owned by the City, other than land provided for in Sections 2-237, 2-238 and 2-239, determined not to be needed for City purposes, shall be advertised and may be sold to the highest bidder upon authorization of the City Council, based upon the appraised fair market value of such land.
The City will sell to Andrea G. Murray and Jan D. Smalley:
Parcel SY24-053
±4,722 square foot tract of land and 2,353 square foot access easement $61,500.00
TOTAL SALE $61,500.00
Therefore, it is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Houston and Andrea G. Murray and Jan D. Smalley (Buyer) for the sale of ±0.1084 acre (4,722 square feet) tract of land situated in the Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 726, and being out of and a part of Lots 6,7, & 8, Block 5 of North Park Addition (Parcel SY24-053), Harris County, Texas and an easement assignment of a ±0.0540 acre (2,353 square feet) tract of land situated in the Ashbel Smith Survey, Abstract No. 726 (Parcel K60-010), Harris County, Texas, for a purchase price of $61,500.00. It is further recommended that City Council authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest the Special Warranty Deed conveying the property to Andrea G. Murray and Jan D. Smalley.
FISCAL NOTE: Revenue for this item is included in the FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Randall V. Macchi, J.D.
Director, Houston Public Works