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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF TWO PARCELS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND LOCATED IN POINCIANA GARDENS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (ELOC) AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for adoption of a resolution approving the acquisition of two parcels located within Poinciana Gardens in Hobe Sound. The subject parcels consist of .532 acres and are owned by Leonor S. Sardinha. The acquisition will be funded through the voter approved 1/2 cent Sales Tax Referendum.
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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
Leonor S. Sardinha, a single woman - Grantor/Seller
3. Purpose of the Agreement/Contract:
Purchase of 2 parcels for environmental purposes
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 funds
7. Cost to Martin County:
$64,000 (2 parcels at $32,000 each) 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 ELOC Committee's top 16 ranked priority parcels, as part of the November 2024 10-year tax referendum for environmentally sensitive lands.
The Poinciana Gardens parcels were listed at number 15 on the ELOC priority list. Staff ordered three (3) separate appraisals using various parcels to achieve a basis for Fair Market Value, with individual lots appraising between $27,000 and $50,000 (average appraised value $38,250). Staff worked with the owner and have agree...
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