HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem G07 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
May 20, 2026
Agenda Item Number: G7
26-6290
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: MC Land Authority Governing
Board
TIME APPROXIMATE: 9:25 AM STAFF CONTACT: Cynthia Guerra
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a contract to purchase Tier 3 property for administrative
relief and conservation - Block 3, Lot 32, Center Island on Duck Key near mile marker 61 from RIX
Investments, LLC for the price of$385,000.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This acquisition is proposed to provide ROGO Administrative Relief
pursuant to Monroe County Commission Resolution 056-2026 and to protect the natural environment.
The subject property is located at 123 Bimini Drive on Duck Key.
Purchase Price and Estimated Closing Costs:
• Purchase Price: $385,000.00
• Cost of Appraisal: $750.00
• Cost of Survey: $0.00
• Title Fees &Insurance: $2,475.00
• Attorney Fee and Mobile Notary Fees: $725
• Recording Fees: $35.50
• Total Costs: $388,985.50
Attributes of the Subject Property:
• Parcel ID#: 00379780-000000
• Size: 10,500 square feet
• Tier Designation: Tier 3 —Infill Area
• Zoning Designation: Improved Subdivision-Masonry (IS-M)
• Future Land Use Map Designation: Residential Medium (RM)
• Vegetation: Mapped as salt marsh and undeveloped land.
• Acquisition List Qualification: This property qualifies because it is eligible for Administrative
Relief and also because it is Tier 3 with habitat connectivity.
• Florida Forever Boundary: This property is outside the Florida Forever boundary.
• Transferable Development Rights (TDRs): 1 TDR
• ROGO Dedication Points: 5 points
ADIVORY COMMITTEE ACTION: On April 29, 2026 the Committee voted 3/0 to recommend
purchasing this property for the price of$385,000.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT GOVERNING BOARD ACTION: The Board has approved the
purchase of many other properties in this subdivision.
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
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2 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
3 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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5 RESOLUTION NO. 056 -2026
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7 A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE
8 COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
9 COMMISSIONERS (BOCC) APPROVING
10 THE REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
II RELIEF OF RIX INVESTMENTS, LLC,
1.2 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1.23
1.3 BIMINI DRIVE, DUCK KEY,
14 APPROXIMATE MILE MARKER 61,
1.5 DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 3, LOT 32,
16 CENTER ISLAND SEC. 2 PT. I TOMS
17 HARBOR, DUCK KEY, PLAT BOOK 5,
18 PAGE 82, OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS
19 OF MONROE COUNTY, CURRENTLY
20 HAVING PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NO.
21 00379780-000000, IN THE FORM OF A
22 PURCHASE OFFER BY THE MONROE
23 COUNTY LAND AUTHORITY FOR
24 CONSERVATION.
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27 WHEREAS, RIX Investments, LLC, submitted an application for administrative
28 relief under Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.7.1; and
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30 WHEREAS,associated with this BOCC agenda item the Monroe County Planning
31 and Environmental Resources Department ("Department") has provided a professional
32 staff report regarding this application to the Monroe County Board of County
33 Commissioners ("BOCC", "Monroe County", `Board", or the "County"), and said
34 professional staff report is hereby incorporated as if fully stated herein; and
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36 WHEREAS, the BOCC hereby makes the following findings of fact and
37 conclusions of law:
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39 1. The application for administrative relief (see no. 20200270) from 10/10/2025 is
40 for the aforesaid parcel located at 1.23 Bimini Drive, Duck Key, described as Lot
41 32, Block 3, Center Island Sec. 2 Pt. I Toms Harbor, Duck Key, Monroe County,
42 currently having parcel identification no. 00379780-000000.
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1 2. The date of the ROGO application is 3/19/2021.
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3 3. The ROGO allocation application has been in the ROGO system for at least four
4 (4) consecutive years and qualifies for administrative relief under Policy 101.7.1
5 of the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
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7 4. Monroe County Land Development Code ("LDC") Section 138-27 provides a
8 mechanism whereby an applicant who has not received an allocation award in
9 ROGO may apply to the Board of County Commissioners for administrative relief.
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11 5. The Board of County Commissioners has the authority to grant administrative
12 relief under Policy 101.7.1 and may grant the applicant a building allocation, offer
13 to purchase the property at fair market value, or provide such other relief as may
14 be necessary and appropriate.
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1.6 6. The applicant applied for administrative relief on 1.0/1.0/2025, under Section 138-
17 27 of the LDC and Policy 1.01.7.1 of the Monroe County Year 2030
18 Comprehensive Plan.
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20 7. Policy 101.7.1, Policy 101.7.3, and Policy 105.2.8 of the Monroe County Year
21 2030 Comprehensive Plan provides criteria to be used for determining lands that
22 are appropriate for acquisition and the criteria includes the environmental
23 sensitivity of the vegetative habitat on the lot and the applicable Tier designation.
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25 8. In accordance with Policy 101.7.3 and LDC Section 138-27(d), the County shall
26 preclude the granting of administrative relief in the form of the issuance of a
27 building permit for lands within the Florida Forever targeted acquisition or Tier I
28 lands areas unless, after 60 days from the receipt of a complete application for
29 administrative relief, it has been determined the parcel cannot be purchased for
30 conservation purposes by any county, state or federal agency or any private entity.
31 The County shall routinely notify Department of Environmental Protection of
32 upcoming administrative relief request at least six(6)months prior to the deadline
33 for administrative relief.
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35 9. The subject property has the land use district designation of IS-Masonry
36 (Improved Subdivision-Masonry) and is located in the Center Island Sec. 2 Pt. 1
37 Toms Harbor, Duck Key, and is located in a Tier 3 designated area.
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39 10. Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.7.1, Policy 101.7.3,
40 and Policy 105.2.8 states the Board may offer to purchase property as the preferred
41 action for property located within Tier 3 on a non-waterfront lot.
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43 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
44 COMYIISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
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46 Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
47 hereby incorporated as if fully stated herein.
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i Section 2. Administrative relief is hereby granted to RIX
2 Investments, LLC, for the above-referenced parcel
3 located at Lot 32, Block 3, Center Island Sec. 2,Pt. 1
4 Toms Harbor; Duck Key, currently having parcel
5 identification no. 00379780-000000, in the form of a
6 purchase offer by the Monroe County.Land Authority
7 for conservation.
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9 Section 3. Effectiveness.This Resolution shall become effective
10 as provided by law.
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12 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
13 County,Florida,at a regular public meeting.held on this 181h day of February, 2026.
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15 Mayor Michelle Lincoln Yes
16 Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Yes
17 Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
18 Commissioner James K. Scholl Yes
19 Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
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21 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
22 OF 1VIONROE C( ORIDA
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Summary
Parcel ID 00379780-000000
Account# 1463477
Property ID 1463477
MillageGroup 500D
Location 123 BIMINI Dr,DUCK KEY
Address
Legal BK 3 LT 32 DUCK KEY CENTER ISLAND SEC 2 PART 1 TOMS HARBOR PB5-82 OR489-364/66 OR737-
Description 320OR801-1874/75OR803-1577/78OR805-85/66OR811-141OR1082-461OR1193-2141/44 s
OR1392-1914/17TR OR1586-1892 OR1777-333 OR2778-2333/34 OR2807-822/23
(Note:Not(..a be used on legsall documents.)
Neighborhood 4720
Property Class VACANT RES(0000)
Subdivision CENTER ISLAND
Sec/TWp/Rng 16/65/34
Affordable No
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Owner
RIX INVESTMENTS LLC
410W45thSt
Miami Beach FL 33140
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 $191,835 $340,279 $324,293 $306,023
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= Just Market Value $191,835 $340,279 $324,293 $306,023
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= Total Assessed Value $155,763 $141,603 $128,730 $117,027
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School Exempt Value $0 $0 $0 $0
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= School Taxable Value $191,835 $340,279 $324,293 $306,023
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 $340,279 $0 $0 $340,279 $141,603 $0 $340,279 $0
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2023 $324,293 $0 $0 $324,293 $128,730 $0 $324,293 $0
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2022 $306,023 $0 $0 $306,023 $117,027 $0 $306,023 $0
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2021 $116,471 $0 $0 $116,471 $106,388 $0 $116,471 $0
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2020 $116,471 $0 $0 $116,471 $96,716 $0 $116,471 $0
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2019 $93,634 $0 $0 $93,634 $87,924 $0 $93,634 $0
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2018 $79,931 $0 $0 $79,931 $79,931 $0 $79,931 $0
The IMaAnnuinn Portability is an es6rnate only and should not.he relied uupoirr ars tlhe ac:tuial portabllllity arnou.unt.Contact our office to veir'i�Fy tlhe acti.ual poirtahlilllity amou.mt.
Land
Land Use Number of Units Unit Type Frontage Depth
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RESIDENTIAL DRY UNPERMITTED(01DM) 10,500.00 Square Foot 0 0
Sales
Sale Date Sale Price Instrument Instrument Number Deed Book Deed Page Sale Qualification Vacant or Improved Grantor Grantee
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7/15/2016 $75,000 Warranty Deed 2807 822 01-Qualified Vacant
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1/12/2016 $85,000 Warranty Deed 2778 2333 02-Qualified Vacant
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4/9/2002 $36,600 Warranty Deed 1777 333 Q-Qualified Vacant
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6/26/1999 $20,300 Warranty Deed 1586 1892 Q-Qualified Vacant
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2/1/1989 $32,000 Warranty Deed 1082 461 Q-Qualified Vacant
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5/1/1980 $19,800 Warranty Deed 811 141 U-Unqualified Vacant
Permits
Number Date Issued Status Amount Permit Type Notes
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06205971 03/02/2010 Expired $761,250 Residential SFR-CBS-1752EXT EXPIRES 9/02/2012/EXTENSION HB5031NSP DUE 9/2/14/PERM.C.BLDGDEPTTHIS EXPIRED 2/26/2016.
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AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LANDS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of 2026, by and
between
RIX Investments, LLC
(hereinafter"Seller(s)"), for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,
and the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY (hereinafter "Land
Authority") acting by and through the Executive Director of the LAND AUTHORITY.
WITNESSETH:
1. In consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) in hand, paid by the LAND AUTHORITY, the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Seller(s) agree to sell to the LAND AUTHORITY certain lands
upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and for the price of $385,000.00 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 3, Lot 32, Center Island (PB 5-82)
Parcel I D# 00379780-000000
2. The Seller(s)agree that they have full right, power and authority to convey, and that they will convey
to the LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY, at the LAND AUTHORITY'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
LAND AUTHORITY shall have sixty (60) days from the Effective Date in which to examine title. If
title is found defective, the LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY by
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reasons of the unauthorized cutting or removal of products therefrom, or because of fire, shall be
borne by the Seller(s); and that, in the event any such loss or damage occurs, the LAND
AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY, Monroe 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 LAND
AUTHORITY a good and sufficient deed of warranty conveying to the LAND AUTHORITY a
marketable title to the said lands of such character as to be satisfactory to the legal counsel of the
LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY governing the use,
occupation, protection and administration of lands.
6. In consideration whereof the LAND AUTHORITY agrees that it will purchase all of said lands and
other interests at the price of $385,000.00. The LAND AUTHORITY further agrees that, after the
preparation, execution, and delivery of the deed, and after the legal counsel of the LAND
AUTHORITY shall have approved the title thus vested in the LAND AUTHORITY, it will cause to be
paid to the Seller(s) the purchase price. The LAND AUTHORITY 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, including third party
remote/mobile notary fees, as well as the prorata share of prepaid real property taxes allocable to
the period subsequent to the vesting of title in the LAND AUTHORITY, 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 LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY will be
obtained by the LAND AUTHORITY at its expense. The Seller(s) expressly agree herein to furnish
to the LAND AUTHORITY 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 LAND AUTHORITY, 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)
at the following address:
410 W. 45th Street This property is listed by:
Miami Beach, FL 33140 Elizabeth John
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate
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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 LAND AUTHORITY has signed this Agreement.
13. In the event the Seller(s)desire to effect a tax deferred exchange in connection with the conveyance
of the property, the LAND AUTHORITY and the Seller(s) agree to cooperate in effecting such
exchange; provided, however, that the Seller(s) shall be responsible for all additional costs
associated with such exchange and the LAND AUTHORITY shall not assume any additional liability
with respect to such exchange. The LAND AUTHORITY and the Seller(s) shall execute such
additional documents, including assignment of this contract in connection therewith, at no cost to
the LAND AUTHORITY, as shall be required to give effect to this provision.
14. If the Seller(s)wish to proceed with this transaction, the Seller(s) have until April 10, 2026 to sign
and return this Agreement to the LAND AUTHORITY. 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 Advisory Committee and Governing Board of the
LAND AUTHORITY, 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 by June 12, 2026,
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 LAND AUTHORITY
or its authorized representative, or any other office or agent of the LAND AUTHORITY 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).
Seller/ RIX Investments, LLC
By: Roberta D. Kahana, Manager
Signature Date Phone Number Email Address
The MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY, acting by and through its
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in accordance with Resolution 03-2016, has executed this Agreement on
behalf of the MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY this day of
, 2026.
MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND AUTHORITY
(Seal)
Cynthia Guerra, Executive Director
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