PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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APPROVAL OF A SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS LEASE MODIFICATION WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (TIITF) FOR THE PORT SALERNO COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN DOCKING AND LOADING FACILITY ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Request approval of a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease (SSLL) Modification to increase square footage and stay within the boundary of the riparian line, to operate a 39-slip commercial docking facility for mooring of commercial vessels for loading and offloading seafood, on County owned property, utilized by the Port Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority (PSCFDA).
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Celeda Wallace, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Lease drafted by:
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
2. Parties to the Lease:
TIITF - Lessor
Martin County - Lessee
3. Purpose of the Lease:
Modification of SSLL
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
Modification
5. Duration:
Through November 1, 2027
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Continued use of riparian space for the operation of a 39-slip commercial docking facility on County owned property.
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fees
In November 2022, the Board approved the FDEP renewal and modification to the SSLL for county owned property. This SSLL has a 5-year term from November 1, 2022, through November 1, 2027.
In December 2023, during public comment, the PSCFDA requested an amendment to their Lease with the County, along with discussions for modification plans of their permit for dock reconfiguration with the Army Corp. The Board directed staff to work with the PSCFDA to look at the current Lease Agreement and return with an Amendment to the Lease.
In May 2024, the PSCFDA submitted their applica...
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