§ 3-17-67. Exchange of real property.

(a)

Generally. Real property of the county may be exchanged for other real property in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-9-3(2)(D). Prior to any such exchange, real property subject to the provisions of sections 3-17-65 and 3-17-66 contained within this article shall be offered for sale to the abutting owner(s) pursuant to the terms of such code sections contained within this article.

(b)

Declaration of unserviceability. Prior to offering a property for exchange, the property must be declared surplus by the county board of commissioners in a regularly scheduled meeting.

(c)

Valuation. Following a declaration of unserviceability, the county may exchange real property owned by it for other real property where the property so acquired by exchange is of equal or greater value than the property owned by the county. The value of both the property owned by the county and that to be acquired through the exchange shall be determined by appraisals and the values so determined shall be approved by the board of commissioners prior to an exchange.

(d)

Notification. Within six (6) weeks preceding the closing of any such proposed exchange of real property, a notice of the proposed exchange of real property shall be published in the official organ of the county once a week for four (4) weeks.

(e)

Approval of exchange. All exchanges of real property shall be approved by the board of commissioners in a regularly scheduled meeting.

(Ord. No. 02-03, 3-4-2002)