Agenda Item Name:
Title
Addition of Land Conservation Project to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List.
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Presenter:
Charlie Houder / (352) 264-6804
Description:
Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approve the addition of the following land conservation project to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List.
* Santa Fe River - Ewel Farm Conservation Easement (Full Price List)
Addition of this project to the Active Acquisition List, authorizes staff to: obtain title work and appraisals, negotiate price and terms with the owners, and an execute option contract.
Any purchase contract or option will be brought back to the Board for consideration.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Santa Fe River - Ewel Farm project for the Active Acquisition List as a Conservation Easement (Full Price List).
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
* Acquisition and due diligence: $101,000
(title work, appraisal, survey, baseline document, environmental assessment)
* Stewardship, initial 10 years: $5,500
Total estimated cost for acquisition and stewardship: $106,500
Sufficient budget exists in the Wild Spaces Public Places Land Allocation for these costs.
Project 6184160- WSPP-General Operating & Due Diligence: 021.41.4160.537.31.00
Project 6194101-WSPP-Land Acquisition: 021.41.4160.537.61.00
Section 196.26(3) F.S. states, "Land that is dedicated in perpetuity for conservation purposes and that is used for allowed commercial uses is exempt from ad valorem taxation to the extent of 50 percent of the assessed value of the land."
(Exhibit 3)
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Strategic Guide:
Environment
Background:
On November 17, 2021, Mr. John and Katherine Ewel nominated the subject property to the Alachua County Forever Program. On January 27, 2022, the Land Conservation Board placed the 162.34-acre Santa Fe River - Ewel Farm property on the Priority Pool as a Full Price, conservation e...
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