TITLE
Title
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY INTEREST TO CITY OF GREENSBORO - 4525 and 4525A W. WENDOVER AVENUE, GREENSBORO
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Toy Beeninga, County Administration
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BACKGROUND
Background
The properties at 4525 and 4525-A West Wendover Avenue comprise the former Guilford County Animal Shelter site. The property was acquired in 1958, with ownership historically divided among Guilford County (1/2), the City of Greensboro (3/8), and the City of High Point (1/8). Following relocation of animal shelter operations to the County's new facility in 2021, the former shelter was demolished in 2023. In June 2026, the City of High Point conveyed its 1/8 ownership interest to Guilford County.
The site is currently divided among three lots. Lot 1 is associated with the Humane Society of the Piedmont, Lot 2 is identified as Guilford County property, and Lot 3 is jointly owned by Guilford County and the City of Greensboro.
The City of Greensboro is evaluating the site for development of permanent supportive housing. Permanent supportive housing combines permanent, affordable housing with individualized supportive services for people who have experienced chronic homelessness or face significant barriers to stable housing. The City has completed initial due diligence, including soil testing and stream identification, conceptual site design, civil engineering review, and a Phase I environmental assessment, while developer engagement and financial scenario planning remain underway.
The City has indicated that transfer of the property is needed before it can complete rezoning and annexation and advance developer selection and, if applicable, a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application. Additional project steps include surveying and recombination, water infrastructure, developer selection, financing, and completion of interlocal agreements.
The proposed action would convey the County’s interests in 4525 and 4525-A West Wendover Avenue to the City of Greensboro pursuant to N.C.G.S. §§ 153A-176 and 160A-274, without monetary consideration. Included covenants would require the property to be used for the development of permanent supportive housing; prohibit the City from disposing of the property for the purpose of generating a profit while allowing transfer to a nonprofit, housing provider, developer, or other development partner to facilitate the project; and require the property to revert to Guilford County if permanent supportive housing is not in use or under construction within three years, unless the County agrees in writing to extend that period.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve conveyance of:
(1) Guilford County’s undivided five-eighths (5/8) interest in the property located at 4525 W. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro and authorize the County Manager or designee to finalize, execute, and record all documents necessary to complete the conveyance; and
(2) Guilford County's interest in the property located at 4525-A W. Wendover Avenue to the City of Greensboro, subject to the receipt and recording of a quitclaim deed to extinguish the Humane Society's reversionary or other property interest, and authorize the County Manager or designee to finalize, execute, and record all documents necessary to complete the conveyance.
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