HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem F02 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida. Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
p Craig Cates,District I
James K. Scholl,District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2026
Agenda Item Number: F2
26-0695
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Land Acquisition and Land
Management
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Cynthia Guerra
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Purchase Agreement of a Tier 3 property for density
reduction - Block 6, Lot 25, Center Island on Duck Key near mile marker 60 from Vorlin Investments,
LLC for the price of$180,000.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This acquisition is proposed to protect property rights, to reduce density, and to reduce the County's
potential liability for taking suits. The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority (MCLA)
negotiated the proposed agreement on the Board's behalf pursuant to an interlocal agreement between
MCLA and the County authorizing MCLA to administer the County's Density Reduction Acquisition
Program.
The subject property is located at 116 South Bahama Drive on Duck Key.
Purchase Price and Estimated Closing Costs:
• Purchase Price: $180,000.00
• Cost of Appraisal: $750.00
• Cost of Survey: $0.00
• Title Fees &Insurance: $1,450.00
• Attorney Fee&Notary Fee: $725.00
• Recording Fees: $35.50
• Total Costs: $182,960.50 (estimated)
Attributes of the Subject Property
• Parcel ID#: 00380460-000000
• Size: 7,500 square feet
• Tier Designation: Tier 3
• Zoning Designation: Improved Subdivision-Masonry (IS-M)
• Future Land Use Map Designation: Residential Medium (RM)
• Vegetation: Mapped as exotics.
• Florida Forever Boundary: This property is outside the Florida Forever boundary.
• Transferrable Development Rights (TDRs): 1 TDR
• ROGO Dedication Points: 5 points
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
On October 15, 2025, the Board approved the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between
MCLA and the County authorizing MCLA to administer the County's Density Reduction Acquisition
Program.
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Purchase Agreement
Beneficial Interest and Disclosure Affidavit
Property Record Card
Aerial Photograph
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: April 15, 2026
Expiration Date: None
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $180,000.00 plus estimated closing costs of$2,960.50
Total Cost to County: $182,960.50 (estimated)
Current Year Portion: $182,960.50 (estimated)
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund 316 Land Acquisition
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: To be determined
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount:
Grant: No
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: Yes, will be covered by County's liability policy
AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LANDS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of.....A , 2026, by and
between
Vorlin Investments, LLC
(hereinafter"Seller(s)"), for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,
and MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA(hereinafter"COUNTY").
WITNESSETH:
1. In consideration of Ten Dollars($10.00)in hand,paid by the COUNTY,the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Seller(s) agree to sell to the COUNTY certain lands upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth, and for the price of $180,000.00 for all of the lands and other
interests, which lands shall include all tenements, hereditaments, together with all water and other
rights, easements, appurtenances, and any and all of the Seller's rights in or arising by reason of
ownership thereunto belonging, owned by them, situate and lying in the County of Monroe, State of
Florida, more particularly described as follows; to-wit:
Block 6, Lot 25, Center Island, Duck Key (PB 5-82)
Parcel ID#00380460-000000
2. The Seller(s)agree that they have full right, power and authority to convey,and that they will convey
to the COUNTY the fee simple title together with legal and practical access thereto clear, free and
unencumbered, except subject to the following easements or reservations:
Existing easements for canals, ditches, flumes, pipelines, railroads, public highways and roads,
telephone,telegraph, power transmission lines and public utilities.
The COUNTY, at the COUNTY'S expense, within the time allowed to deliver evidence of title and
to examine same, may have the real property surveyed and certified by a registered Florida
surveyor. If the survey discloses encroachments on the real property or that improvements located
thereon encroach on setback lines, easements, lands of others, or violate any restrictions, contract
covenants, or applicable governmental regulations, the same shall constitute a title defect.
Seller(s) shall convey a marketable title subject only to the aforementioned liens, encumbrances,
exceptions or qualification set forth herein. Marketable title shall be determined according to
applicable title standards adopted by authority of the Florida Bar and in accordance with law. The
COUNTY shall have sixty(60)days from the Effective Date in which to examine title. If title is found
defective, the COUNTY shall, within this specified time period, notify Seller(s) in writing specifying
defect(s). If the defect(s)render title unmarketable the Seller(s)will have one hundred twenty(120)
days from receipt of notice within which to remove the defect(s). The Seller(s)will use diligent effort
to correct defect(s) in title within the time provided therefore, including the bringing of necessary
suits, failing which the COUNTY shall have the option of either accepting the title as it then is or
rescinding the Agreement herein.
3. The Seller(s)further agree not to do,or suffer others to do,any act by which the value or title to said
lands may be diminished or encumbered while this Agreement is pending. It is further agreed that
any loss or damage occurring prior to the vesting of satisfactory title in the COUNTY by reasons of
the unauthorized cutting or removal of products therefrom, or because of fire, shall be borne by the
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Seller(s); and that, in the event any such loss or damage occurs, the COUNTY may, without liability,
refuse to accept conveyance of said lands.
4, The Seller(s)further agree that during the period covered by this instrument officers and accredited
agents of the COUNTY shall have at all reasonable times the unrestricted right and privilege to enter
upon said lands for all proper and lawful purposes, including examination of said lands and the
resources upon them. The Seller(s) hereby waive their rights to any and all claims against the
COUNTY or the State of Florida associated with, or arising from ownership of, said lands and this
waiver shall survive closing.
5. The Seller(s) will execute and deliver upon demand of the proper officials and agents of the
COUNTY a good and sufficient deed of warranty conveying to the COUNTY a marketable title to
the said lands of such character as to be satisfactory to the legal counsel of the COUNTY and said
deed shall provide that the use, occupation and operation of the rights-of-way, easements and
reservations retained therein, shall be subordinate to and subject to such rules and regulations as
may be prescribed by the COUNTY governing the use, occupation, protection and administration of
lands.
6. In consideration whereof the COUNTY agrees that it will purchase all of said lands and other
interests at the price of $180,000.00. The COUNTY further agrees that, after the preparation,
execution, and delivery of the deed,and after the legal counsel of the COUNTY shall have approved
the title thus vested in the COUNTY, it will cause to be paid to the Seller(s)the purchase price. The
COUNTY shall pay the following expenses associated with the conveyance of the property: deed
recording fees, settlement fees, abstract fees, title examination fees, the Buyer's attorney's fees,
and title insurance, as well as the prorata share of prepaid real property taxes allocable to the period
subsequent to the vesting of title in the COUNTY, or the effective date of possession of such real
property by the same, whichever is earlier. The Seller(s) shall pay the expenses of documentary
stamps to be affixed to the deed and the removal of trash, debris, and structures from the property,
if any, and real estate commissions, if any. Full possession of the premises shall pass to the
COUNTY as of the date payment is made to the Seller(s) subject only to the reservations stated in
Section 2 above.
7. It is mutually agreed that an abstract, title insurance policy or other evidence of title to the property
herein contracted to be sold, satisfactory to the legal counsel of the COUNTY will be obtained by
the COUNTY at its expense. The Seller(s) expressly agree herein to furnish to the COUNTY any
documents in Seller(s)'s possession establishing evidence of title including, but not limited to,
abstracts, title commitments, title policies and opinions of title.
8. It shall be the obligation of the Seller(s) to pay all taxes and assessments outstanding as liens at
the date title vests of record in the COUNTY, whether or not such taxes and assessments are then
due and payable.
9. It is mutually understood and agreed that notice of acceptance of this Agreement shall be given to
the Seller(s) by email to the address provided by the Seller(s)or by mail addressed to the Seller(s) V
at the following address:
10345 Orangewood Boulevard Eddy Chamizo
Suite B Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
Orlando, FL 32821 echamizoahotmail.com
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and shall be effective upon date of mailing and shall be binding upon all of the Seller(s) without
sending a separate notice to each, except as such obligation may be affected by the provisions of
paragraph 6 hereof.
10. The property shall be delivered at closing free of any tenant or occupancy whatsoever.
11. The Seller(s) shall close any open building permits or code enforcement proceedings prior to
closing.
12. The effective date of this Agreement (hereinafter"Effective Date") shall be that date when the last
one of the Seller(s)and the COUNTY has signed this Agreement.
13. If the Seller(s) wish to proceed with this transaction, the Seller(s) have until March 11, 2026, to
sign and return this Agreement to the COUNTY. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the closing of this transaction is
contingent upon approval by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, failing which the
parties acknowledge that each shall be released of all further obligations under this Agreement. In
the event this transaction has not closed within one hundred eighty (180) days from the Effective
Date, then either party may terminate this Agreement at any time thereafter by providing written
notice, in which case the parties acknowledge that each shall be released of all further obligations
under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller(s) have hereunto signed their names and affixed their
respective seals on the day first above written and therefore the Seller(s)for and in consideration of the
Ten Dollars ($10.00) hereinabove acknowledge as received, have and do hereby grant unto the
COUNTY or its authorized representative, or any other office or agent of the COUNTY authorized to
purchase said lands, the option and right to enter into this Agreement for Purchase within sixty (60)
days from the execution thereof by the Seller(s).
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Date Approved as to legal form and
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Digitally signed by Jeni-Lee
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Date:2026.04.02 15:37:45-04'00'
Jeni-Lee MacLaughlin
Assistant County Attorney
BENEFICIAL INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT
Before me,the undersigned authority,personally appeared Eladio Oribio
("affiant"),this
05 day of,.. March wwwww M,20 M who,first being duly sworn,deposes and says:
1) That affiant is Eladio Oriblo of Vorlin Invesntments, LLC
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"Seller) and has personal knowledge of the matters set forth herein and has been duly authorized by
Seller to make this affidavit on Seller's behalf. That Seller is the record owner of the Property. As
required by Section 286.23, Florida Statutes, and subject to the penalties prescribed for perjury, the
following is a list of every "person" (as defined in Section 1.01(3), Florida Statutes) holding a beneficial
interest in the disclosing entity: (if more space is needed,attach separate sheet)
Name Address Interest
Eladio Oriblo 10345 Orangewood Blvd,Ste 8,Orlando,FLORIDA 32821 Member.
Albert Linares 181 S Indies Dr,Duck Key,Florida 33050 Member.
This affidavit is given in compliance with the provisions of Section 286.23, Florida Statutes.
AND FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. AFFIANT
Eladio Ohbio
Afflant Name
STATE OF Florida
COUNTY OF Orange
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Summary
Parcel ID 00380460-000000
Account# 1464155
Property ID 1464155
MillageGroup 500D
Location 116 S BAHAMA Dr,DUCK KEY
Address
Legal BK 6 LOT 25 DUCK KEY CENTER ISLAND SEC 2 PART 2 TOMS HARBOR PB5-82 OR489-3640R737
Description 320 ORS01-1874 OR803-1577 OR805-85 OR836-1255 OR953-105 OR974-1619 OR1398-339
OR1927-293 OR2003-1645 OR3231-0615
(Note:Not to be used oru legall do wnenm .)
Neighborhood 4720
Property Class VACANT RES(0000)
Subdivision CENTER ISLAND
Sec/Twp/Rng 16/65/34
Affordable No
Housing
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Owner
VORLIN INVESTMENTS LLC
10345 Orangewood Blvd
Ste B
Orlando FL 32821
Valuation
2025 Certified Values 2024 Certified Values 2023 Certified Values 2022 Certified Values
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+ Market Improvement Value $0 $0 $0 $0
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+ Market Misc Value $0 $0 $0 $0
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+ Market Land Value $160,650 $135,788 $84,533 $69,902
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= Just Market Value $160,650 $135,788 $84,533 $69,902
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= Total Assessed Value $149,367 $135,788 $67,762 $61,602
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School Exempt Value $0 $0 $0 $0
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= School Taxable Value $160,650 $135,788 $84,533 $69,902
Historical Assessments
Year Land Value Building Value Yard Item Value Just(Market)Value Assessed Value Exempt Value Taxable Value Maximum Portability
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2024 $135,788 $0 $0 $135,788 $135,788 $0 $135,788 $0
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2023 $84,533 $0 $0 $84,533 $67,762 $0 $84,533 $0
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2022 $69,902 $0 $0 $69,902 $61,602 $0 $69,902 $0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2021 $65,025 $0 $0 $65,025 $56,002 $0 $65,025 $0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2020 $65,025 $0 $0 $65,025 $50,911 $0 $65,025 $0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2019 $58,523 $0 $0 $58,523 $46,283 $0 $58,523 $0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2018 $53,550 $0 $0 $53,550 $42,075 $0 $53,550 $0
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Land
Land Use Number of Units Unit Type Frontage Depth
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RESIDENTIAL DRY UNPERMITTED(01DM) 7,500.00 Square Foot 75 100
Sales
Sale Date Sale Price Instrument Instrument Number Deed Book Deed Page Sale Qualification Vacant or Improved Grantor Grantee
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6/21/2023 $177,800 Warranty Deed 2422620 3231 0615 01-Qualified Vacant
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5/10/2004 $95,000 Warranty Deed 2003 1645 Q-Qualified Vacant
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8/19/2003 $1 Warranty Deed 1927 0293 M-Unqualified Vacant
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3/1/1996 $29,000 Warranty Deed 1398 0339 M-Unqualified Vacant
Permits
Number Datelssued Status Amount Permit Type Notes
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3205608 09/19/2007 Expired $100,000 SFH-2012/01/06 PER THE MC BLDG DEPT THIS PERMIT IS EXPIRED
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Duck Key