PLACEMENT: Departmental
TITLE:
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APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF A VACANT PARCEL IN POINCIANA GARDENS AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM KAREN M. ELROD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the approval of the acquisition of a vacant parcel in Poinciana Gardens for conservation and adoption of a resolution approving and accepting a Warranty Deed from Karen M. Elrod.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: John Maehl, Ecosystem Restoration and Management Manager
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Agreement/Contract drafted by: Martin County
2. Parties to the Agreement/Contract: Martin County - Grantee
Karen M. Elrod- Grantor
3. Purpose of the Agreement/Contract: Acquisition of Vacant Land for Conservation efforts
4. New/Renewal/Modification: New
5. Duration: Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County: Additional conservation lands adjacent to the Atlantic Ridge Ecosystem
7. Cost to Martin County: $2,500.00 plus closing costs
Poinciana Gardens, located in Hobe Sound, consists of mostly single-family residential homes, as well as vacant undeveloped parcels located within the western portion of Poinciana Gardens. These vacant undeveloped parcels are adjacent to the Atlantic Ridge Ecosystem. In 2016, Martin County acquired 80 surplus parcels from the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (TIITF) for conservation purposes. Currently, Martin County owns approximately 38 acres of vacant land within Poinciana Gardens.
In November 2021, Karen M. Elrod contacted County staff to discuss the sale of her vacant parcel to Martin County. The Martin County Property Appraiser shows a market value of the .203-acre parcel as $2,500. The parcel is located in the unimproved portion of Poinciana Gardens with no open road access. The Ecosystem Restoration & Management Department has approved the use of Conservation Funds for the purchase of this parcel, as it is beneficial for conservation efforts along the headwaters of the Northern Tributaries to the Loxahatchee River and will assist in providing a natural area buffer to the St. Lucie Inlet State Park.
ISSUES:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board approve the acquisition of the vacant .203-acre parcel in Poinciana Gardens, adopt a resolution approving and accepting a Warranty Deed from Karen M. Elrod and authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Deny and provide staff with alternative direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
$2,500.00 purchase price. Minimal recording fees and closing costs
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Funding Source |
County Funds |
Non-County Funds |
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3206-1322-06100-537-2155 |
$2,500.00 |
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Subtotal |
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Project Total |
$2,500.00 |
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☒Resolution
☐Other: