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TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A 315-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED BETWEEN PRATT WHITNEY ROAD AND SW TRAILSIDE PATH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the adoption of a resolution approving and accepting the acquisition of a 315-acre parcel, located west of SW Pratt Whitney Road and east of SW Trailside Path in Stuart (Elise J. Parcel), from Elise J. LLC, a Florida limited liability company. This environmentally sensitive parcel is being acquired by the County with proceeds from the one-half cent sales surtax.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: John Maehl, Environmental Resources Administrator
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Agreement/Contract drafted by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Agreement/Contract:
Martin County - Grantee/Buyer
Elise J. LLC - Grantor/Seller
3. Purpose of the Agreement/Contract:
Purchase of a 315-acre parcel of environmentally sensitive lands
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of environmental lands for conservation purposes using conservation land sales tax
7. Cost to Martin County:
$3,400,000 plus due diligence and closing costs
On October 21, 2025, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved moving forward with the acquisitions of the top 16 priority parcels selected by the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee (ELOC), with funding to be provided from the 10-year Conservation Lands Sales Tax, which was approved in November 2024.
The Elise J. Parcel, which is approximately 315-acres, was ranked number two on the ELOC priority list. The vacant parcel was listed for $5.5 million and had an...
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