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Contract for Sale and Purchase with Cross Bayou, LLC for the purchase of property at 10470 68th Street North, Pinellas Park, for the Cross Bayou Canal Improvements Project.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of a Contract for Sale and Purchase with Cross Bayou, LLC for property located at 10470 68th Street North, Pinellas Park, for the Cross Bayou Canal Improvements Project (Project).
• The property will allow the County access to the Cross Bayou Canal.
• Seller has agreed to sell the Property for $195,000.00.
• The County will incur an additional cost estimated at $37,400.00 for closing fees, deed recording, appraisal, property boundary survey, environmental inspections, title search and title insurance.
• Cross Bayou Improvements Phase 1 and Phase 2 (projects 002124A and 002124B) are budgeted in the Fiscal Years 2026 - 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and State grant funding.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.2 Maintain and enhance County infrastructure
1.4 Improve environmental quality
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management
Smart Service Delivery
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
Approval of the purchase contract will authorize the County’s purchase of property in Pinellas Park needed for the Cross Bayou Canal Improvements Project.
Background/Explanation:
The Cross Bayou Canal extends 7.9 miles, connecting Boca Ciega Bay to Old Tampa Bay. Over time, the canal has worn down and no longer functions as intended, with erosion, overgrowth, and reduced drainage capacity affecting its performance. The Cross Bayou Canal Improvements Project is designed to stabilize canal banks, remove invasive and exotic vegetation, restore native habitat, and improve water quality and drainage along the canal. As an initial step, the County is purchasing property interests along the canal corridor.
Fiscal Impact:
Purchase price is $195,000.00, plus additional purchase-related costs estimated at $37,400.00. These additional costs include closing fees, deed recording, appraisal, property boundary survey, environmental inspections, title search, and a title insurance policy. Cross Bayou Improvements Phase 1 and Phase 2 (projects 002124A and 002124B) are budgeted in the Fiscal Years 2026 - 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and State grant funding.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign the purchase contract is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
n/a
Attachments:
Contract for Sale and Purchase
Location Map