Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 22-482, approving the sale of tax title property to the city of Gold Bar Tax Parcel Numbers 27090600100900, 27090600100800, 27090600100600
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DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Fleet
ORIGINATOR: Steven Tease
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Ken Klein 11/10/22
PURPOSE: Council approval and authorization for the County Treasurer to execute, on behalf of the County, Treasurer's Deeds in order to transfer title of Tax Parcels 27090600100900, 27090600100800, and 27090600100600 to the City of Gold Bar; and authorization for the Property Officer of the Department of Facilities and Fleet, Property Management Division to sign any and all other documents necessary to effectuate the transfer.
BACKGROUND: Snohomish County became the fee title owner of real property identified by Assessor Tax Parcel Nos. 27090600100900, 27090600100800, and 27090600100600, known as Parcels A, B, and C in the plat of Wallace River Estates (the "Property") in 2010 as the result of a tax foreclosure. The Property consists of three contiguous parcels, encompassing approximately 1.9 acres of land, with the Wallace River delineating the northern boundary of the Property. There is a 150 foot setback requirement from the river and the Property is in a designated Native Growth Protection Area (NGPA) deeming the Property unbuildable. There is an access easement and use trails on the Property for public access and enjoyment. The Property lies within the City of Gold Bar and the City of Gold Bar passed Resolution 22-12 on November 1, 2022. According to Resolution 22-12 the city agrees to purchase the Property from the County in an "As-Is Where-Is" condition subject to all encumbrances, for a purchase price of $10,887.42. The purchase price of $10,887.42 covers all delinquent taxes, Treasurer's foreclosure costs, and Property Management costs for the three parcels. The City of Gold Bar agrees to maintain the public access and trail ameni...
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