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Council donates DAV building to local chapter with reverter and easement protections
Summary
The council voted to transfer the city-owned DAV building at 2265 N. Harbor City Blvd to the local Disabled American Veterans chapter, including deed language that requires continued DAV use and preserves a public drainage easement; staff said the transfer includes a reverter to protect the city's interest.
Melbourne City Council unanimously approved Resolution 44-10 on March 10 to transfer the city-owned DAV building at 2265 North Harbor City Boulevard to the local DAV chapter.
Council member LaRusso introduced the item, recounting the long-term occupancy of the DAV at the site and the city's prior waiver of competitive procurement to pursue the donation. City attorney Mr. Connolly explained staff had deemed the DAV’s ongoing mission to serve disabled veterans as sufficient public benefit to justify disposition for less than the cited fair market value. He told the council the site appraisal was “approximately $600,000.”
To protect public interests, staff included a reverter clause in the proposed deed such that if the DAV ceases to use the property for its primary mission, title may revert to the city. The deed also preserves a public drainage easement around existing stormwater infrastructure adjacent to the site.
Several veterans and community partners spoke in support. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Thomas (ret.) thanked council for supporting veterans and said transferring the site would let the DAV expand services and reinvest in the local community.
After public comment the mayor called for a motion; the council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by unanimous voice vote. Staff will finalize deed documents and record the conveyance with the county.
