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County Administrator's Report 12. 14.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property Located at 14000 Perdido Key Drive, from the Trust for Public Land - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a parcel of real property (approximately 23.46 acres), located at 14000 Perdido Key Drive, from the Trust for Public Land:
A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property, located at 14000 Perdido Key Drive, from the Trust for Public Land, for the purchase price of $2,000,000;
B. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Magnolia West Property) for the acquisition of a parcel of real property (approximately 23.46 acres), located at 14000 Perdido Key Drive, from the Trust for Public Land, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement; and
C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute, any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of this property, without further action of the Board.
[Funding Source: Fund 117, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Cost Center 220335, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Object Code 56101 and Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects, Project 08NE0028, Environmentally Sensitive Lands] |
| BACKGROUND: |
To provide a predictable and timely environmental permitting system for development on Perdido Key, the Board of County Commissioners developed a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to address impacts to listed species on Perdido Key (beach mouse, nesting sea turtles, and nesting shorebirds). This plan was approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service on December 5, 2014. Through mitigation fees associated with permitting development, the county has begun to implement conservation strategies outlined in the HCP. One of these conservation strategies requires the county to acquire and preserve beach mouse habitat. The acquisition of the subject parcel will fully satisfy this requirement.
County staff had two appraisals performed. The average of the two appraisals was $2,100,000, however, the purchase price of $2,000,000 was agreed to by both parties. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this project is available in Fund 117, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Cost Center 220335, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Object Code 56101, and Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects, Project 08NE0028, Environmentally Sensitive Lands.
To date in fiscal year 2015, Escambia County has received $2,028,905 in special assessment fees for the Perdido Key Beach Mouse. Funds expended from LOST III for this land purchase will be reimbursed from the Perdido Key Beach Mouse Fund after supplemental funds are recognized. |
| 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 Purchase and Sale Agreement has been approved as to form and legal sufficiency 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 Codes. |
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