SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Declare as surplus certain real property located at 706 N. Missouri Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33755, approve the transfer of the property to the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency, and authorize appropriate officials to effectuate the transaction. (APH)
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SUMMARY:
The subject property, commonly known as the Armory property, is located at 706 N. Missouri Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33755 and is legally described as follows:
Lot 1, GREENFIELD SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 28, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Parcel ID: 10-29-15-33300-000-0010
On August 18, 2025, the City acquired the property at no cost from the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida. The property is currently used by City of Clearwater Parks & Recreation Department for office space and storage of equipment and materials.
Staff recommends declaring the property surplus and transferring it to the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency so the property can be used for future redevelopment purposes within the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.1: Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop and retain diversified business sectors.
2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high quality job growth.
3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance and targeted revitalization.
