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County Administrator's Report 10. 9.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Authorization for the Acquisition of Real Property for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action to give further direction regarding the acquisition of 13 real properties located in Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition Subdivision on Citrus Street, Beth Circle, and Danbury Circle, owned by John and Carol Pepper (Trustees for Pepper Living Trust), for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project:
A. Authorize staff to make an offer to property owners John and Carol Pepper (Trustees for Pepper Living Trust) for the following 13 properties, for the total appraised value of $61,300. Any counteroffer will be brought back before the Board for approval;
| Parcel ID |
Address |
Parcel Size |
Market Value |
| 37-2S-30-3400-008-002 |
100 Block of Citrus Street |
0.21 acre |
$4,700 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-007-002 |
102 Citrus Street |
0.41 acre |
$8,100 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-006-002 |
100 Block of Citrus Street |
0.22 acre |
$4,300 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-005-002 |
100 Block of Citrus Street |
0.17 acre |
$4,500 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-021-002 |
3 Beth Circle |
0.22 acre |
$4,300 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-020-002 |
4 Beth Circle |
0.29 acre |
$4,600 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-019-002 |
5 Beth Circle |
0.21 acre |
$3,300 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-018-002 |
6 Beth Circle |
0.33 acre |
$5,200 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-017-002 |
7 Beth Circle |
0.25 acre |
$4,000 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-032-002 |
2 Danbury Circle |
0.24 acre |
$4,600 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-031-002 |
3 Danbury Circle |
0.22 acre |
$3,400 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-030-002 |
Danbury Circle |
0.27 acre |
$4,300 |
| 37-2S-30-3400-028-002 |
Danbury Circle |
0.23 acre |
$6,000 |
B. Authorize staff to draft the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property (13 parcels; approximately 3.27 acres), located in Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition Subdivision on Citrus Street, Beth Circle, and Danbury Circle, and bring the executed Contract back before the Board; 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 (if the purchase is approved).
[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Account 210107/56301, Project #13EN2382] |
| 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. Projects are located in all three of the main freshwater tributaries to Bayou Chico, including a floodplain restoration/expansion project to be located along Jackson Creek, which will likely require acquisition of one or more 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.
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)
An appraisal was performed on the 13 parcels in Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition Subdivision, since they are under the same ownership, and the combined total for all would be over the $20,000 threshold referenced in Section 46-139.2.a; appraisals are not required for donations or acquisitions where the value of the consideration paid by the County is less than $20,000. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funding for this project is available in Funding Source: Fund 352 LOST III, Account 210107/56301 Project #13EN2382.
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| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| All documents will be reviewed by the County Attorney's Office for approval. |
| 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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