SUBJECT
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Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Ruby K. Branson, Trustee of Ruby K. Branson Trust and Polk County in conjunction with a proposed new EMS/Fire Rescue station, CIP Amendment, and budget transfer. ($1,420,000 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Fire Rescue has identified the need for a new emergency medical services (EMS) station in the south Lakeland area. The new station, which would primarily accommodate EMS services but would also contain a small fire rescue contingent, would service the surrounding area and alleviate the increased strain on existing stations located to the west and north caused by increased growth and would enhance response times in the area. Most of the properties in the area are developed or slated for development; however, County staff has identified a site along the south side of CR 540A which would accommodate the construction of the station. The site identified as Parcel ID Number 242919-286000-000300 is a vacant parcel containing approximately 4.5-acres to the east of Carter Road/Scott Lake Road with access to an existing signal along CR 540 at Malcomb Drive. Negotiations with the owner of the property, Ruby K. Branson, Trustee, have resulted in a proposed purchase price of $1,400,000 for the property, and the owner has executed a Land Purchase Agreement.
The County Attorney's Office and the Real Estate Services Director have reviewed the Land Purchase Agreement and recommend approval. Approving the Land Purchase Agreement, authoring the issuance of funds for the purchase, and hiring American Government Services Corporation to close the transaction will allow the County to take ownership of the parcel in order to move forward with the development and construction of the needed station.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the above-mentioned Land Purchase Agreement and authorize the issuance of funds in the amount of $1,400,000 for the purchase. Request Board approve a CIP amendment and budget transfer to move...
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