Item F2d
LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:March 19, 2014Division: Land Authority
Bulk Item:Yes No XContact / Phone #:Mark Rosch / 295-5180
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Agenda Item Wording: Approval of contracts to purchase property for conservation -Block 13, Lot 6,
Eden Pines Colony, Big Pine Key.
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Item Background:This acquisition is proposed to protect property rights and the natural environment
and to provide mitigation land in support of the Big Pine Key Habitat Conservation Plan.
The subject property consists of a 5,000 square foot lot on Camellia Lane on the bay side of Big Pine
Key near mile marker 30. The property has a tier designation of Tier 1 –Natural Area, a zoning
designation of Improved Subdivision with an overlay of Area of Critical County Concern, and vegetation
consisting of tropical hardwood hammock and exotics. The Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact 50-year sea level rise projection is 9 to 24 inches by the year 2060. In the event of a
36-inch increase in sea level, estimates provided by the South Florida Water Management District
indicate this property will have a 25.1% to 100% probability of being inundated.
The owner has agreed to sell the property for $20,800. The estimated closing costs for this transaction
are listed in the agenda documentation.
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Advisory Committee Action:On February 26, 2014the Committee voted 4/0 to approve purchasing
this propertyfor the price of $20,800.
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Previous Governing Board Action: TheBoard has approved the purchase of other conservation
properties in this subdivision.
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Contract/Agreement Changes:N/A
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Staff Recommendation:Approval
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Total Cost:$21,689.25 Indirect Cost:$______ Budgeted:Yes XNo .
Cost to Land Authority:$21,689.25Source of Funds:Land Authority
(Tourist Impact Tax and State Park Surcharge)
Approved By:Attorney X County Land Steward X .
Documentation:Included: X To Follow: Not Required: .
Disposition: Agenda Item ____
PURCHASE CONTRACT
03/19/14
PurchaseTitle Fees &AttorneyRecordingTotal
PropertyPriceSurveyInsuranceFeeFeeCosts
Eden Pines Colony$20,800.00N/A$495.75$375.00$18.50$21,689.25
Block 13, Lot 6
Seller: William A. Miller