Agenda Item Name:
Title
Addition of Land Conservation Projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List
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Presenter:
Andi Christman / (352) 264-6803
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. The staff recommendation is based on the addition of these properties to the Priority Pool by the Land Conservation Board as outlined in Resolution 22-066.
1) Lochloosa Creek Flatwoods - Sherouse and Flowers (Full Price)
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 execute option contracts.
Any purchase contract or option will be brought back to the Board for consideration.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the addition of the following property to the Active Acquisition List as a Fee Simple Acquisition.
1. Lochloosa Creek Flatwoods - Sherouse and Flowers (Full Price List)
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Lochloosa Creek Flatwoods - Sherouse and Flowers (Full Price)- Cost Estimates:
* Pre-Contract & Acquisition Due Diligence: $32,200
o Due Diligence: title work, appraisal, survey, environmental assessment
* Stewardship, initial 10 years: $101,450
Total estimated cost for acquisition and stewardship: $133,650
The current annual property tax revenue of all the project parcels is: $799.40
Exhibit 3
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
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Environment
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Background:
Lochloosa Creek Flatwoods - Sherouse and Flowers (Full Price): On December 8, 2022, the Putnam County Land Conservancy nominated the sub...
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