SUBJECT
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Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Terrie Dulac and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation property. ($5,200 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
The owner of a parcel of land located in the southeast part of the county contacted the County to inquire if the County had any interest in purchasing the property. The property identified as Parcel ID Number 313211-000000-012070 is a vacant rectangular shaped parcel containing approximately 5-acres. County staff reviewed the parcel and determined that the property, which is located in a state designated conservation area known as the Bombing Range Ridge Florida Forever Board of Trustees Project area as well as being located within the Avon Park Bombing Range Buffer area, could be utilized for conservation preservation purposes and the County owns several parcels in the vicinity of the subject for this purpose. Discussions between the County and the owner of the property, Terrie Dulac, have resulted in a proposed purchase amount of $5,200 for the property and she has executed a Land Purchase Agreement. Approving the Land Purchase Agreement will allow the County to purchase and take ownership of the subject property for conservation preservation purposes.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approve the afore-mentioned Land Purchase Agreement and authorize the issuance of a check in the amount of $5,200 for the purchase.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the amount of $5,200 for the purchase of the property in the Environmental Lands Acquisition Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Administrator
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577