PLACEMENT: Departmental
TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ACQUISITION OF 20 ACRES ON SE BRIDGE ROAD FROM THE CONSERVATION FUND, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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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 two contiguous parcels, totaling 20 acres, located on SE Bridge Road in Hobe Sound (TCF Property) from The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation (Conservation Fund), as previously recommended by the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee (ELOC) and approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
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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:
Agreement/Contract drafted by:
Martin County
Parties to the Agreement/Contract:
Grantor/Seller – The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation
Grantee/Buyer – Martin County
Purpose of the Agreement/Contract:
Purchase of 20+/- acres for environmentally sensitive lands
New/Renewal/Modification:
New
Duration:
Perpetual
Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of environmental lands for conservation purposes
Cost to Martin County:
$1,250,000 plus due diligence and closing costs
On September 5, 2025, the ELOC identified 16 properties for acquisition, including TCF Property, as part of the 2024 ten (10) year voter-approved tax referendum for environmentally sensitive lands. TCF Property was ranked #14 on ELOC’s list and consists of two contiguous parcels totaling 20+/- acres. The property is part of the Loxa-Lucie Acquisition Zone, and its possible future uses are to support the restoration of Kitching Creek and the potential link between Jonathan Dickinson and Atlantic Ridge State Parks.
On October 21, 2025, the BOCC ...
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