Discussion and Direction of Extension Request of Surplus Property — 708 N 18th St

The surplus property located at 708 N. 18th Street, identified as Parcel ID No. 2404-711-0019-000-5, was conveyed via Quit Claim Deed on March 21, 2021, to Tyese Miller.  

Pursuant to the Quit Claim Deed, the grantee is required to pour the foundation within five (5) years of the date of conveyance. The grantee will not meet the March 21, 2026, deadline and has submitted a written request for a one (1)-year extension to complete the required foundation.  

This property was sold prior to the implementation of the Surplus Property Sale Agreements; therefore, no formal agreement exists that can be amended.   

Staff is requesting FPRA Board discussion and direction regarding the extension request, including whether the Board wishes to authorize staff to prepare a revised deed or enter into a Surplus Property Sale Agreement.

The grantee has indicated that during the five-year ownership period, she has expended approximately $15,000 on property maintenance, including ongoing landscaping and the removal of hazardous trees along the neighboring boundary to address safety concerns and promote community well-being. The grantee has also personally monitored the property to ensure it remains clean, well-maintained, and free of debris, and has paid all applicable property taxes.   The grantee is requesting a one (1)-year extension.
 

Staff recommends that a one (1)-year extension be granted and is seeking direction from the FPRA Board regarding whether the Board wishes to authorize staff to prepare a revised deed or enter into a Surplus Property Sale Agreement.

Staff will proceed as directed by the FPRA Board.

Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist
 

Shyanne Harnage, Director of Community and Economic Development
Sara Hedges, City Attorney