City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 5, 2021
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Disposition of City-owned Property Located at 3002A Mosby Street.
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ISSUE: Disposition of City-owned property located at 3002A Mosby Street.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Declare City-owned property located at 3002A Mosby Street surplus property and authorize the City Manager to seek offers of bids as described in the City Real Estate Disposition Policy; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to issue an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the disposition and sale of City-owned property at 3002A Mosby Street for no less than thirty (30) days following the process detailed in the City Real Estate Disposition Policy.
BACKGROUND: The City-owned property at 3002A Mosby Street is a 2,137 square foot, triangle-shaped parcel (approx. 103' x 45' x 95') located between 3002 Mosby Street to the east, 3009 Holly Street to the west and 2915 Holly Street to the South. The parcel is zoned R8 - Single Family, 8,000 square feet.
This property was previously owned by Frank N. Hume, surviving Trustee under the will of Emma P. Hume and was acquired by the City on April 23, 2014 at public auction for the sum of $1.00 via Special Commissioner's Deed. The property became the subject of public auction as a result of unpaid real estate taxes assessed against the property for the tax years 1994 through 2011 in the amount of $1,987.60 with accrued penalties and interest in the amount of $1,291.99. Under the Code of Virginia ?58.1-3965, the City may commence a tax sale process once the real estate taxes due on a property have been delinquent for three (3) years. Thirty (30) days following notification of the property owner of the intent to take action and notice was published in the newspaper that the property would be offered for sale, the City initiated proceedings to sell the property for ...
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