Item C2b
LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: February 14, 2002
Bulk Item: Yes No X
Department: Land Authority
Agenda Item Wording: Approval to purchase property with Preservation 2000 funds - Buccaneer
Beach Estates subdivision.
Item Background: This item is proposed to protect property rights and natural resources and to
acquire property in CARL projects as required by the Comprehensive Plan Work Program.
Buccaneer Beach Estates is an undeveloped subdivision located on an offshore island and on the west
side of Middle Torch Key. The entire subdivision is within the State Conservation and Recreation Lands
(CARL) project. Staff proposes to make purchase offers of 115% of the 1986 assessed value for all
vacant parcels located above the mean high water line that are not already protected by a conservation
easement in favor of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The vegetation within this
area consists of hammock, transitional wetland, and mangrove. These parcels are zoned Native Area
(NA) and Offshore Island (OS) and individually are either too small or have insufficient upland to meet
the four-acre requirement necessary to build a single-family house. The parcels would also score
poorly in RaGa due to their environmental sensitivity. This proposal will result in up to 49 offers
involving up to 850 lots at a total cost of up to $130,000. Funding for these purchases will come from
the State's Preservation 2000 program, which will restrict future use of the property to conservation and
public recreation. The Land Authority's standard purchase contract will be used.
Advisory Committee Action: On 1/22/02 the Advisory Committee voted 5/0 to approve offering 115%
of the 1986 assessed value for those parcels located above the mean high water line that are not
already protected by a conservation easement in favor of the DEP.
Previous Governing Board Action: None.
Contract/Agreement Changes: NIA
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Total Cost: $130,000.00
Budgeted: Yes X
No
Cost to Land Authority: $130,000.00.
Approved By: Attorney ~
Executive Director Approval:
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Risk Management
Documentation: Included: X
To Follow: X
Not Required:
Disposition:
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