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SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT HAS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON COUNTY PROPERTY AS A CONDITION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT FOR THE JENSEN BEACH WEST KAYAK LAUNCH PROJECT IN JENSEN BEACH
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has requested a Conservation Easement (CE) on County owned property along NE Ocean Boulevard, in Jensen Beach, as a condition of the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) No. 43-111081-P, for the construction of a boardwalk and kayak launch as part of the Jensen Beach West Kayak Launch project. This project will provide additional recreational facilities to Martin County residents.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: John Maehl, Environmental Resource Administrator
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Conservation Easement Prepared by:
SFWMD
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County, Grantor
SFWMD, Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
CE for the Jensen Beach West Kayak Launch as required in the ERP from SFWMD
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Additional recreational facilities to benefit Martin County and residents
7. Cost to Martin County:
Approved CIP project estimate (2155K) in the amount of $600,000 and continued maintenance, along with applying for grants to help fund the project.
The Jensen Beach West Kayak Launch improvements are anticipated to provide additional recreational facilities to Martin County residents. Improvements include construction of boardwalk and kayak launch with pavilion, seating, and educational kiosks along a 4.99-acre portion of land within the boundary of the 43.89-acre Jensen Beach conservation & recreation area.
As a condition of approval of ERP No. 43-111081-P, in lieu of mitigation costs, ...
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