Agenda Item Name:
Title
Addition of Land Conservation Projects 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 projects to the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List. The staff recommendation is based on the addition of this property to the Priority Pool by the Land Conservation Board as outlined in Resolution 18-101.
* Austin Cary Flatwoods - Richard (Fee Simple and Full Price)
* Santa Fe River - Bell (Fee Simple and Full Price)
* Santa Fe River - Ewel (Fee Simple &/or Conservation Easement and Full Price)
* Lochloosa Slough Flatwoods - Hall (Conservation Easement and Full Price)
* High Springs - Shires (Conservation Easement and Bargain Share)
Addition of these projects 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 option contract or proposed purchase agreement will be brought back to the Board for consideration.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the addition of the following properties on the Active Acquisition List as listed:
* Austin Cary Flatwoods - Richard (Fee Simple and Full Price)
* Santa Fe River - Bell (Fee Simple and Full Price)
* Santa Fe River - Ewel (Fee Simple &/or Conservation Easement and Full Price)
* Lochloosa Slough Flatwoods - Hall (Conservation Easement and Full Price)
* High Springs - Shires (Conservation Easement and Bargain Share)
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Prior Board Motions:
On February 22, 2022, the BoCC placed Santa Fe River - Ewel property on the Active Acquisition List as a Conservation Easement (Full Price List).
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Austin Cary Flatwoods - Richard (Fee Simple) - Cost Estimates:
* ACPA Value & Acquisition Due Diligence: $210,742
o Due Diligence: title work, appraisal, survey, env...
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