Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute a Deed Without Warranty from Williamson County, Texas to the City of Granger, Texas pertaining to property described as Tax Account No. R013027, 0.12 Acre, more or less, being Lot 6, and the East part of Lot 7, Block 26, City of Granger, Williamson County, Texas being that property more particularly described in Volume 532, Page 329 of the Deed Records, and Document 2010078623 of the Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas (approximate situs address: 305 E Walnut, Granger, Texas.)

Williamson County filed a lawsuit to collect delinquent property taxes on behalf of Williamson County, Granger Independent School District, and The City of Granger, Texas vs. Estate of Emma Jackson et al. In September of 2009, a judgment was signed ordering foreclosure of the tax lien. Pursuant to the Property Tax Code, in November of 2010, the property was offered for sale at a public tax foreclosure sale. The property did not receive a bid and was taken into trust by the County for the use and benefit of all the taxing jurisdictions. This property has been held in trust with an exempt status since November 2010 and is now in severe disrepair. The City of Granger has determined the property is a hazard to surrounding property owners, and has offered to take title to the property in exchange for demolishing the existing structure on the property, cleaning up the property, and assuming maintenance and upkeep. By accepting this offer, the County is assisting the City of Granger in removing a potential hazard to the citizens of Williamson County.

It is my recommendation to accept this offer by the City of Granger.