PLACEMENT: Departmental
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APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD ON MARCH 5, 2024, TO SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY, LOCATED ON MARTIN HIGHWAY IN PALM CITY, FOR SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Board is asked to review and authorize staff to proceed with advertising the RFP, on DemandStar, for proposals to purchase and redevelop the parcel dedicated as surplus and owned by the County, in Old Palm City, located on SW Martin Highway between SW Palm City School Road and Danforth Creek.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Susan Kores, Community Development Director
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On October 10, 2023, the Board directed staff to acquire a 5.76 +/- acre property in Old Palm City at the northwest corner of Martin Highway and Old Palm City School Avenue. The property was purchased on November 2, 2023, as approved by Resolution No. 23-10.4.
The Board directed staff, on March 5, 2024, to draft an RFP for approval prior to solicitation, for the surplus sale and redevelopment of the parcel. Pursuant to Florida Statutes ?163.380 staff drafted the RFP. The County may accept such proposals as it deems to be in the best interest of the public and in furtherance of the purpose of Florida Statutes Chapter 163, Part III.
The proposal will be in accordance with the Old Palm City Community Redevelopment Plan, and consistent with the Martin County Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and the Martin County Land Development Regulations.
In order to achieve the development objectives and vision, below is a brief listing of requirements, full details can be found on the attached RFP:
* Architectural style must comply with Article 12, Divisions 1 and 4, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code.
* All first-floor residences shall feature a functio...
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