Title
Acquisition of Floodprone Property Under Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant EMA-2021-FM-036-0003
Action
ACTION:
1) Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate from Patricia Hallman, owner of property located at 5215 Kildare Drive, Charlotte, NC (tax parcel 099-082-03), for $315,000.
2) Authorize local emergency response agencies to use the structures for training exercises.
Staff Contact: David Kroening, 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.
Storm Water Services (STW) pursued FEMA grant funds through the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program in February 2021. The BOCC approved to recognize, receive and appropriate the grant funding if awarded at the February 1, 2022, meeting. The grant was approved and awarded in November 2024 for a voluntary buyout of two properties including 5215 Kildare Drive and 5517 Cutshaw Court in the Briar Creek Watershed. The property at 5517 Cutshaw Ct has already been approved by the BOCC and purchased; this Board Action is to request approval to purchase the property at 5215 Kildaire Drive.
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 risk reduction goals and consistent with recommendations in the Flood Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Plan, adopted by the BOCC on May 1, 2012.
The buyout is voluntarily. The purchase and demolition are funded by a combination of Federal and local STW capital funds. The requested actions will consist of acquiring the property and demolishing the existing building. The purchase price is based upon a current fair market value appraisal. HMA grant awarded will pay 90% of the Fair Market Value (FMV) at the time of the application in 2021. Local STW capital funds will be used to pay the 10% match for the grant plus any increase in FMV since 2021.
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:
Funding of $215,617 will come from FEMA Grant Funds and $99,383 will Storm Water Services Capital Funds.