Agenda Item Name:
Title
Resolution 20-XX - Accepting the Donation of Real Property from Pierre R. Warny, Jr. and Nancy H. Warny, Husband and Wife.
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Presenter:
Charlie Houder / (352) 264-6804
Description:
Staff request the adoption of the Resolution accepting the donation of 80 acres of real property from the Pierre and Nancy Warny for addition to the Watermelon Pond Preserve under the Alachua County Forever program.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the attached Resolution 20-XX:
1. Accepting the donation of real property from the Warny Family for use as an Alachua County Forever (ACF) Preserve in memory of Peter H. Warny, subject to the completion of due diligence with the review and approval by the County Manager;
2. Approve the attached budget amendment authorizing the expenditure of funds for due diligence and associated closing costs; and
3. Authorizing the Chair to execute any documents, approved by the County Attorney, needed to complete this conveyance.
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Prior Board Motions:
On June 11, 2002, the Alachua County Commission placed the Warny property on the Active Acquisition List as a bargain share, conservation easement project.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The Property Appraiser's Just Value for the 80-acre property is $300,000.
Estimated annual operating cost: $2,500
* Estimated Attorney's Fees & Closing: $5,000
* Title Commitment: $1,000
* Boundary Survey: $0.00 (Public Works)
* Survey Signs & Posts: $300
* Phase I Environmental Assessment: $4,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY REQUESTED: $10,300
WSPP - Land Acquisition:
021.41.4160.537.61.00 - 6194101 Watermelon Pond - Warny
Land Management Expenses: $662.50
021.41.4160.537.46.00
Land Management - Watermelon Pond
The annual tax revenue of the two parcels: $6,528.90 (2019)
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Background:
Mr. and Mrs. Warny originally nominated their property for the acquisition of a conservation easement on April 26, 2001. The Land Conservation Board ...
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