Title
Vote to adopt a resolution to surplus and convey property located on Pittsboro Elementary School Road and establish a twenty-foot access easement to the Town of Pittsboro
Abstract
Introduction & Background: As identified at the March 18, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting, the county owns a parcel of land adjacent to the Old Central Services Building/former Chatham County Schools Admin. Building on Pittsboro Elementary School Road and staff recommends conveying portion to the Town of Pittsboro for its public use.
Discussion & Analysis: The property identified as the Old Central Services Building/former Chatham County Schools Admin Building has been subdivided and is adjacent to an existing Town of Pittsboro Park, which is comprised of open recreation space, basketball courts, and tennis courts (also utilized for pickle ball).
The county has no plans to incorporate the baseball field into its parks inventory. The proximity of the baseball field to the existing town park represents an opportunity for the Town of Pittsboro to expand its park’s footprint within the town and provides the town an opportunity to begin offering organized athletics programming. The fenced area beside the baseball field enables the town’s Parks and Recreation Department to store equipment and supplies needed for the maintenance and upkeep of the baseball field and adjacent park facilities.
The total proposed area is approximately 2.4 acres.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Plan Chatham calls for the diversification of the tax base and creating economic opportunities, which aligns with the proposal to convey the downtown property to the town, as doing so will improve the town’s ability to grow and manage its downtown district and public facilities within the district. Plan Chatham also pronounces the goal of providing recreational opportunities and access to open space. Maintaining the existence of the baseball field and expanding the town’s parks offerings aligns with this goal.
Budgetary Impact: The budgetary impact includes the cost of the professional services to subdivide these properties and legal expenses associated with the conveyance of the subdivided parcels to the Town of Pittsboro.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to adopt a resolution to surplus and convey property on Pittsboro Elementary School Road and establish a twenty-foot access easement to the Town of Pittsboro.