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County Administrator's Report 12. 3.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of real property, located at 8 Beth Circle in Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition Subdivision, owned by Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project:
A. Authorize the purchase of 8 Beth Circle (approximately 0.23 acres), owned by Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project, for the purchase price of $6,000;
B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property, located at 8 Beth Circle;
C. Accept, for information, the Public Disclosure of Interest Form provided by Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries; and
D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute, subject to Legal review and sign-off, any documents necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.
This property is located within Commission District 2.
[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Account 210107/56301, Project #13EN2382] |
| BACKGROUND: |
In 2015, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) officially awarded Escambia County over $11 million in Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Act funding for construction of five projects within the Bayou Chico Watershed. Funds were awarded through NFWF to improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat. These projects are located in three of the main freshwater tributaries to Bayou Chico, including a floodplain restoration/expansion project to be located along Jackson Creek, requiring the acquisition of properties.
Meeting in regular session on July 23, 2015, the Board authorized staff to begin the process of obtaining necessary easements, parcels, and permits to complete the NFWF-funded restoration projects. On August 17, 2017, the Board authorized staff to make offers, draft the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquistions of real properties located in Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition Subdivision and bring the executed Contract back before the Board.
Natural Resources Management staff have completed an evaluation of potential project sites located along the creek, prioritizing properties according to the specified restoration goals and grant-related metrics. Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition is one of the recommended projects (Item J provided - Jackson Creek Potential Projects.) |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this project is available in Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Account 210107/56301, Project #13EN2382.
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| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The Contract for Sale and Purchase has been reviewed and approved by Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| All work associated with this request is being done in-house and no additional staff is required. |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| These actions are consistent with the provisions of Section 46-139 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Upon Board approval, staff will maintain compliance with Section 46-139 of the County Code of Ordinances. |
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