A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISIONERS OF BUTTS COUNTY TO AWARD A BID FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES; TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR TO SIGN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, Butts County is a duly created and validly existing political subdivision of the State of Georgia under the Constitution and laws of the state of Georgia, charged with providing public services to local residents; and
WHEREAS, the Butts County Board of Commissioners is the governing authority of the County, elected by the qualified elections of Butts County and vested with legislative responsibilities necessary to the managing of the affairs of the County government, as well as the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Butts County; and
WHEREAS, the County advertised to receive proposals for the services of a Real Estate Agent to further the disposal of surplus County properties; and
WHEREAS, the County received a Proposal dated May 18, 2023 at a 7% commission on all sales to provide the services of a Real Estate Agent; and
WHEREAS, the Butts County Board of Commissioners, after giving thorough consideration to all implications involved, and keeping in mind the public interest and welfare of the citizens of the County, have determined that authorizing this Resolution would be advantageous to and would best benefit the citizens of the County.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BUTTS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. Preamble. The Board of Commissioners hereby declares that the foregoing preamble and whereas provisions set forth above constitute, and shall be considered to be, substantive provisions of this Resolution and are hereby incorporated by reference into this provision.

2. Acceptance of Proposal. The Board of Commissioners hereby makes award to Willis Mitchell & Associates at a fee of 7% commission on all sales handled as described in the attached Exhibit “A.”

3. Authorization. The Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute this Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney and approval of the agreement by the Board of Commissioners, and it authorizes the County Manager or his designee to sign any document necessary to effectuate this Resolution.

4. Recordation. The Clerk of the 125th Session is directed to record this Resolution and the Agreement in the Book of Resolutions, Volume 2 and reflect said approval in the minutes.

5. Severability. To the extent any portion of this Resolution is declared to be invalid, unenforceable, or nonbinding, that shall not affect the remaining portions of this Resolution.

6. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions. All County resolutions are hereby repealed to the extent they are inconsistent with this Resolution.

7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Adopted in Session this 12th Day of June, 2023
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☐ Chairman or ☐ Vice Chairman

J. Michael Brewer, Deputy County Manager
Sitting as Clerk of the 125th Session APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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County Attorney