Title
Storm Water Program - FY26 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Acquisition
Action
ACTION:
1) Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate from SJ4 Investments LLC, owner of property located at 10501 Beagle Club Rd, Charlotte, NC (tax parcel 031-152-33), for $153,100
2) Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Departments to use the structure 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 mitigate 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, to expand greenways, to construct wetlands, etc.
At the March 5, 2025 Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the BOCC approved BA 25-0117 for the acquisition of the property located at 10501 Beagle Club Drive in a damaged condition following Tropical Storm Helene from the owner Sharon Summers. The sale was terminated when the title research discovered additional heirs that had not signed the original offer letter. The owners subsequently decided to terminate the sale of the property.
The buyout is voluntary. 10501 Beagle Club Rd was purchased out of foreclosure by SJ4 Investments LLC. Storm Water Services are requesting to purchase the property for the current tax assessed value of $153,100 from the current owner. The current tax value was assessed in March 2025 and reflects the post storm value of the property.
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.
Storm Water Services staff allows the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the City of Charlotte Fire Department training opportunities for police and fire personnel prior to demolition of flood-prone buildings.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed action has a fiscal impact in the current fiscal year, which includes an estimated total cost of $153,100 funded by Storm Water Capital Funds.