Agenda Plus - 44. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Acquisition of Three Parcels for the Springfield Canal Widening Project from Belou, LLC in the Amount of $1,750,000 Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Real Estate Services)

November 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting

Title
44. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Acquisition of Three Parcels for the Springfield Canal Widening Project from Belou, LLC in the Amount of $1,750,000 Located in Aldermanic District 2. (Real Estate Services)

Strategic Priority
GOAL 4: Develop World Class Livable Environment & Infrastructure

Description

The Springfield Canal Widening Project is a critical initiative to protect West Savannah neighborhoods from severe flooding by increasing the canal's water storage and conveyance capacity.

The current project phase requires initial relocation of sewer utility infrastructure along the west side of West Boundary Street. Acquisition of the following properties, owned by Belou, LLC, is necessary to facilitate the utility relocations and support future phases of the project:
• 217 W Boundary St - PIN 20017 02009L
• W Boundary St – PIN 20017 02005
• W Boundary St - PIN 20017 02003

In accordance with established procedure, Real Estate Services obtained an appraisal from an independent MAI - designated appraiser to determine the fair market value of the properties. Belou, LLC has agreed to sell the properties to the City for the appraised value of $1,750,000.

Staff requests Council approval of the acquisition of the above-referenced properties for $1,750,000 and authorization for the City Manager to execute necessary closing documents.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Cristy Lawrence, Senior Director of Real Estate & Capital Projects

Financial Impact
$1,750,000 plus applicable closing costs.

Review Comments

Attachments
Exhibit 1: Map - 217 W Boundary.pdf