PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND LOCATED IN POINCIANA GARDENS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 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 a 0.204-acre parcel of environmentally sensitive land located within Poinciana Gardens in Hobe Sound. The subject parcel is owned by Nidia A. Vidal. 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
Nidia A. Vidal - Grantor/Seller
3. Purpose of the Agreement/Contract:
Purchase of 1 parcel 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:
$24,000 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 Environmental Lands Oversight Committee (ELOC) top 16 ranked priority parcels, to be funded pursuant to 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 1/4 to 1/2 acre lots appraising between $27,000 and $50,000. Staff worked with the owner and have agreed upon a purchase price of $...
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