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Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple approximately 2 acres of land and a building containing approximately 47,355 square feet out of Lot 1-A, Block B, including a non-exclusive joint use access easement over and across 0.081 of an acre of land, more or less, being a portion of Lot 10-A, Block B, both of the Amended Plat of Lot 1 and a Portion of Lot 2, Resubdivision of Lots 7, 8 &9, Block B, Pecan Park, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Cabinet Y, Slides 205-207, Plat Records, Williamson County, Texas; known locally as 10811 Pecan Park Blvd, Bldg #2, Austin, TX 78750 from Apple Pie Hotels, LLC., A Texas Corporation for a total amount not to exceed $9,500,000, including closing costs.
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Lead Department
Office of Real Estate Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 out of Housing and Planning Department 2018 General Obligation Bonds.
Prior Council Action:
January 31, 2019, Council approved Resolution 20190131-078 relating to a pilot project to provide immediate shelter and support services for those experiencing homelessness on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Flannigan was off the dais.
June 6, 2019, Council approved Resolution 20190606-049 relating to implementing the responses directed in Council Resolution No. 20190131-078, including taking all actions necessary to implement the provision of immediate shelter structure(s) and services on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Harper-Madison was off the dais.
For More Information:
Megan Herron, Office of Real Estate Services, 512-974-5649; Alex Gale, Office of Real Estate Services, (512) 974-1416; Dianna Grey, Homeless Strategy Office, (512) 972-4424; Rosie Truelove, Housing and Planning Department (512) 974-3064.
Additional Backup Information:
According to Strategic Direction 2023, the issue of homelessness has been identified as the Council’s top priority. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Austin continues to rise, with the Point-In-Time
Count reflecting an increase from 2,147 in 2018 to 2,255 in 2019 and 2506 in 2020.
This action authorizes the negotiation and execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Apple Pie Hotels, LLC., to acquire the land and building to provide housing and support services to those experiencing homelessness as part of the City’s Motel Conversion Strategy. The acquisition will include approximately 47,355 square feet of commercial building space on a 2-acre lot.
The Homeless Strategy Office, Housing and Planning Department and the Office of Real Estate Services have identified the building at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd, Bldg #2 as a property that would be able to provide housing and support services to those experiencing homelessness. The property’s location decreases concentration of poverty, is close to retail services, and is proximate to a light rail station. The estimated purchase price including closing costs and other related fees is $ 9,500,000.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Strategic Outcome(s):
Economic Opportunity and Affordability.