Title
Storm Water Program - FY27 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Acquisition
Action
ACTION:
1. Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate from Blue Sky Homes, LLC, owner of property located at 5221 Kildare Drive, Charlotte, NC (tax parcel 099-082-04), for $309,000.
2. Authorize local emergency response agencies to use the structures for training exercises.
Staff Contact: Jonathan Beller, LUESA - Storm Water Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Since late 1999, Mecklenburg County has used storm water fee revenue to acquire flood prone property. Buyouts reduce the risk to life and property during floods, while also enhancing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain. Mecklenburg County uses the land as open space, for expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.
The buyout is voluntary. The property at 5221 Kildare Drive is a single-family home located within the FEMA and Community Floodway. The owner has agreed to sell the property for $309,000. The purchase price is based upon the current tax value.
This action is consistent with goals in the Environmental Leadership Action Plan which supports the Environmental Leadership Policy adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). These acquisitions are part of Storm Water’s 15-year CIP flood risk reduction goals and consistent with recommendations in the Flood Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Plan (RARR), adopted by the BOCC on May 1, 2012.
STW staff allows training opportunities for local police and fire personnel prior to demolition of flood prone buildings. In addition, STW staff has established a process with Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte to maximize the responsible reuse of materials prior to structure demolition while protecting the health of the community.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Current fiscal year includes an estimated total cost of $309,000 funded by Storm Water Capital Funds. No County funds impacted.