PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A 4-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADJACENT TO A COUNTY-OWNED PARCEL KNOW AS EAST FORK CREEK IN HOBE SOUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the adoption of a resolution approving and accepting the donation of a 4-acre parcel located on the east side of SE Federal Highway in Hobe Sound, adjacent to a County-owned conservation parcel, known as East Fork Creek STA and situated between SE Heritage Boulevard and SE Constitution Boulevard (the Property). The Property is being generously donated to the County, for perpetual conservation and public use, by Ms. Louise C. Yeiser.
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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. Donation Documents drafted by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Donation:
Martin County - Grantee
Louise C. Yeiser - Grantor
3. Purpose of the Donation:
Donation of 4-acres adjacent to East Fork Creek in Hobe Sound for environmental purposes.
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of environmental lands for conservation and recreational purposes
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fees
On March 12, 2026, staff met with Ms. Louise C. Yeiser to discuss Ms. Yeiser's intended purchase and subsequent donation of certain parcels in Hobe Sound. This parcel is located just north of the County-owned parcel known as the East Fork Creek ("EFC") Phase 1 Stormwater Treatment Area (STA). As soon as possible following her closing on the purchase of the Property, Ms. Yeiser intends to convey the Property to the County for conservation and recreational use, thereby benefiting the public and facilitating added use and enjoyment of the adjoining ...
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