Title: RE5 New Suncoast High School

Recommendation:
I recommend the School Board approve the Real Estate Sale and Purchase Contract for acquisition of an improved property containing 5,000 sf, more or less, located at 1674 West 17^th Street, Riviera Beach which property is adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Middle School campus for the new Suncoast High School campus as herein described; approve a resolution declaring structure (s) located on the property to be acquired by the School Board to be unnecessary for Educational purposes, surplus and without commercial value; and authorize the Superintendent and Chairman to sign all necessary documents.

Description:

• The School Board approved the conceptual plan for the relocation of Suncoast High School and the construction of the New Riviera Beach Area High School (02-MMM) on the future expanded site of Suncoast High School.

• The New Riviera Beach Area High School (02-MMM) is included in the Five Year Capital Plan.

• The Modernization of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the relocation of Suncoast High School requires the acquisition of an additional + 30 acres. See Exhibit “A”.

• The School District has already acquired + 10.85 of the 30 acres.

• The Contract price for the improved property is $230,000.00. The appraised value of the property is $192,000.00.

• The property owner was an unwilling seller and engaged the services of an attorney.  Staff was able to negotiate a settlement with the owner’s attorney.

• The settlement includes seller’s attorney fees and other associated costs totaling $8,500.00.

• An Asbestos Analysis will be performed upon acquisition of the property due to the age of the structure.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the Project’s Budget is $248,500.00

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@Mail.palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Attachments (list):
Mitchell - checklist.pdf
RE5 Exhibit A.pdf
RE5 Exhibit A1.pdf
RE5 New Suncoast High School Resolution.pdf
Q&ARE5.doc