PLACEMENT: Departmental
TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THREE PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE IN NORTH RIVER SHORES ALONG NW SPRUCE RIDGE DRIVE TO BE PRESERVED IN PERPETUITY FOR CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND STORMWATER PURPOSES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the adoption of a resolution approving and accepting the donation of three parcels totaling approximately one acre in North River Shores along NW Spruce Ridge Drive in Stuart (the "Property"). The Property is being generously donated to the County by Ms. Louise C. Yeiser and will be preserved in perpetuity for conservation, environmental, and stormwater purposes.
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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. Donation Documents drafted by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Donation:
Martin County - Grantee
Louise C. Yeiser - Grantor
3. Purpose of the Donation:
3-parcels totaling approximately 1 acre of vacant land to be preserved for environmental and stormwater purposes.
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of environmental and stormwater lands for conservation and recreational purposes.
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fees
On March 12, 2026, staff met with Ms. Louise C. Yeiser, her broker and her attorney to discuss Ms. Yeiser's desire to purchase and subsequently donate the Property. Ms. Yeiser will close on the acquisition of the Property, and as soon as possible after closing, donate the Property to the County for environmental, conservation and stormwater uses.
The Property Appraiser reflects a market value of the Property at approximately $330,000. The Property was last sold in 2022 for $1.5 million, and Ms. ...
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