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County Administrator's Report 14. 3.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property from Katherine M. Grant, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of real property, located at the end of Idlewood Drive, owned by Katherine M. Grant, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project:
A. Authorize the purchase of real property (approximately 1.56 acres), located at the end of Idlewood Drive, owned by Katherine M. Grant, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project, for the purchase price of $26,000;
B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property, located at the end of Idlewood Drive; and
C. 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 these properties without further action of the Board.
[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Account 210107/56101, Project #13EN2382]
This property is located within Commission District 2. |
| BACKGROUND: |
In 2015, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) officially awarded Escambia County over $11 million in RESTORE 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. Pepper and Schrader properties have previously been aquired, which will leave two other properties to be considered for acquisition. 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.
Natural Resources Management staff has since completed an evaluation of potential project sites located along the creek to prioritize properties according to the specified restoration goals and grant-related metrics. Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition was one of the recommended projects (Item J in attachment - Jackson Creek Potential Projects)
Meeting in regular session on July 6, 2017, the Board approved staff to make an offer of $26,000 to Katherine M. Grant for the purchase of her property, which will help facilitate the Jackson Creek Restoration Project. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this project is available in Fund 352, "LOST III," Account 210107/56101, Project #13EN2382.
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| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The County Attorney's office will prepare the closing documents and conduct the closing for the purchase of this property.The Contract for Sale and Purchase was approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen G. 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 Codes. |
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