PLACEMENT: Consent
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ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS ACQUISITION PROGRAM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The purpose of this board item is to adopt the Environmental Land Oversight Committee Manual (ELOCM). The purpose of the ELOCM is to outline the process by which the Board of County Commissioners appointed the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee (ELOC), as well as the process by which the ELOM will review, evaluate and provide recommendations for environmentally sensitive lands that have been nominated for acquisition as a part of the 2024 Sales Tax Referendum.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Michael Yustin
Title: Senior Project Manager
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BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On February 20, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved a referendum for the 2024 general election ballot, proposing a 0.5% sales tax on specific purchases for a 10-year period. This initiative aims to generate approximately $220 million, dedicated solely to acquiring environmentally sensitive lands within Martin County. The designated project areas for land acquisition, through fee simple interests or conservation easements, include Indian River Lagoon (IRL) South, Pal Mar, Loxa-Lucie, and the Blueways. Ordinance #1221 was adopted by the Board establishing the framework for this land acquisition program. The current board item focuses on adopting the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee Manual (ELOCM). This manual outlines the procedures for the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee (ELOC), a Board-appointed advisory body, to review, evaluate, and recommend environmentally sensitive lands nominated for acquisition under the 2024 Sales Tax Referendum.
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