PLACEMENT: Consent
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR THE DONATION OF A 6.89-ACRE PARCEL OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ADJACENT TO KIPLINGER NATURE PRESERVE FROM FAIRVIEW PROPERTIES, INC.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution approving and accepting a Special Warranty Deed for the donation of a 6.89-acre parcel, adjacent to Kiplinger Nature Preserve in Stuart, Florida from Fairview Properties, Inc.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Fairview Properties, Inc.
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Special Warranty Deed drafted by: Martin County
2. Parties to the Acquisition: Martin County - Grantee
Fairview Properties, Inc. - Grantor
3. Purpose of the Acquisition/Donation: Acquisition of a parcel of vacant ecologically
sensitive land for preservation of natural habitat
4. New/Renewal/Modification: New
5. Duration: Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County: Addition of environmental lands to the County
7. Cost to Martin County: Minimal closing costs and recording fees
The Kiplinger Nature Preserve consists of approximately 116 acres and was acquired by the County using funds from the Lands for You Program and grant funding through the Florida Communities Trust in 1991-1993. As part of the negotiated acquisition and in addition to the 116 acres, The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. donated approximately 41 acres of island property within the St. Lucie River to the County. Kiplinger Nature Preserve is a popular destination for nature hikers and for people parking to walk across the Veteran's Memorial Bridge. Fairview Properties, Inc. owns the property between the Kiplinger Nature Preserve and the Veteran's Memorial Bridge at the southwest corner of SR-76 (S Kanner Highway) and CR-714 (SW Martin ...
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