Agenda Item Name:
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Settlement Agreement in Mercer v Alachua County
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Presenters:
David Forziano, Senior Assistant County Attorney, 374-5218, and Charlie Houder, 264-6804
Description:
Approve Settlement Agreement in Mercer v Alachua County
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the proposed Settlement Agreement (attached) in Mercer v Alachua County and authorize the Chair to execute same and all instruments approved by the County Attorney's Office necessary to implement the Settlement Agreement
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Prior Board Motions:
01/08/2019 - The Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement-in-principle to negotiate a non-public statutory way of necessity easement over a portion of the Barr Hammock Preserver to Dr. Natalie Mercer for access to Alachua County Property Appraiser Parcel No. 16830-000-000.
02/26/2002 - The Board of County Commissioners placed Barr Hammock - Rayonier Tract on the Alachua County Forever Active Acquisition List.
7/11/2006 - Board of County Commissioners approved certain documents to purchase the Alachua County Forever Barr Hammock - Rayonier Tract.
12/12/2006 -The Board of County Commissioners executed a grant contract with Florida Communities Trust to fund acquisition of the Barr Hammock - Rayonier Tract.
06/14/2011 - The Board of County Commissioners adopted resolution to place Barr Hammock Preserve on the Alachua County Registry of Protected Public Places.
10/28/2014 - The Board of County Commissioners approved the most recent Barr Hammock Preserve Management Plan.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Approximately $9,000 for new fencing along the eastern side of the easement route, with a matching contribution of up to $9,000 by Dr. Mercer. Budget exists in 001.41.4160.537.46.00 to cover this expense.
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Background:
Alachua County acquired the Barr Hammock Preserve - Rayonier tract on 09/26/2006 through the Alachua County Forever program. The property was placed on the Alachua County reg...
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