File #: 16-405    Name: Special Warranty Deed - 711 E. Standifer
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 4/19/2016 Final action: 4/19/2016
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Participate in the Execution of a Special Warranty Deed for the Property Being Lot 0003A, Block 2, of the Russell #01 Addition, aka 711 E. Standifer Street, City of McKinney, Collin County, Texas
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Special Warranty Deed
Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Participate in the Execution of a Special Warranty Deed for the Property Being Lot 0003A, Block 2, of the Russell #01 Addition, aka 711 E. Standifer Street, City of McKinney, Collin County, Texas

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence

MEETING DATE: April 19, 2016

DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development / Housing Services Division

CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager


RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve Resolution

ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute a Special Warranty Deed in the disposition of tax-delinquent vacant residential property held by all taxing entities being Lot 0003A, Block 2 of the Russell #01 Addition, aka 711 E. Standifer Street, City of McKinney, Collin County, Texas.

* The City of McKinney has received an offer from Robert Wakefield to purchase property being Lot 0003A, Block 2 of the Russell #01 Addition, aka 711 E. Standifer Street, City of McKinney, Collin County, Texas.

* A Special Warranty Deed prepared by City tax attorneys Gay, McCall, Isaacks & Roberts, P.C., begins the process for disposition of tax-delinquent property held by all taxing entities.

* This offer of $14,500.00 is for more than the minimum bid at the Sheriff's Sale, if any taxing jurisdictions agree to accept, the property may be sold for that amount.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The property was "struck off" to the taxing entities subsequent to a Sheriff's sale, for the total judgment amount, $14,383.47, which includes taxes, penalties, and interest, cost of court and costs of sale.
* Of that amount, $2,454.75 is for a City of McKinney demolition lien. This lien will be extinguished by the sale.


FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The Housing Services Division agrees to participate in the sale of the above mentioned property at a price not less than the combina...

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