diagram attached as Appendix A. It is legally described as Part Lots 127 and 130 on Registered Plan 1303 designated as Part 1 on Plan 12R-27678.
At its meeting of February 5, 2018, through CR52/2018, Council approved the vesting of the Subject Parcel following an unsuccessful public sale for tax arrears.
By-Law 52-2014 establishes a policy for the disposal of Land. Section 5.1.2 of Schedule “A” attached to By-Law 52-2014 requires that City-owned lands be declared surplus and that Administration seek authority to sell the lands:
5.1.2 Notification of the intention to declare Land surplus and the authority to offer the Surplus Land for sale will be printed in the “Civic Corner” of the Windsor Star.
Discussion:
The Subject Parcel was circulated to determine whether there is a municipal use for same. A municipal use has not been identified for Part 1 on Plan 12R-27678. Public Works has identified the need for a 6.1m X 6.1m X 6.91m corner cut off at the intersection of Goyeau Street and Tuscarora Street identified as Part 2 on Plan 12R-27678. Part 2 on Plan 12R-27678 will be retained by the City for consolidation into the Tuscarora Street right-of-way.
Outfront Media owns the billboard on the Subject Parcel. It has entered into a land lease agreement with the City (approved by CAO 88-2019). The sale of the Subject Parcel will include the buyer assuming the lease from the City.
Should the recommendations above be approved, Real Estate staff will list the property for sale on the MLS at a price to be determined by the Manager of Real Estate Services commensurate with an independent appraisal.
In the event Administration is successful in negotiating an acceptable offer, a report will be brought to Council or under Delegation of Authority, as appropriate, seeking authority to sell the Subject Parcel.
Risk Analysis:
There are potential liability issues should someone be injured on the land. Additionally, maintenance of the land drains scarce municipal resources. Selling the Subject Parcel will remove any associated liability issues and maintenance costs for the City.
Climate Change Risks
Climate Change Mitigation:
Declaring this property surplus does not pose a climate change risk.
Climate Change Adaptation:
Redevelopment of properties will include climate change considerations during re-zoning or site plan review.