Subject:
Title
Real property donation agreement to accept the donation of two parcels of submerged land (approximately 8.9 acres) on Lake Seminole from Vivian E. Lurie, Successor Trustee of the Edward J. Lurie Trust.
label
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of a real property donation agreement to accept the donation of two parcels of submerged land (approximately 8.9 acres) in Lake Seminole from Vivian E. Lurie, Successor Trustee of the Edward J. Lurie Trust, and acceptance of the property into the County’s real property inventory at closing.
• The property owner (surviving spouse of donor) approached the County about accepting a donation of the property, because it adjoins Parks and Conservation Resources (Parks) 258-acre Lake Seminole Park (Park).
• Property information from County Property Appraiser:
o Parcel #14-30-15-70578-300-0700, 7.62 acres, 2025 Just/Market Value = $6,554.00.
o Parcel #15-30-15-00000-410-0100, 1.28 acres, 2025 Just/Market Value = $1,080.00.
o Combined 2025 Just/Market Value (8.9 acres) = $7,634.00.
• These parcels improve Public Works’ access to a stormwater outfall that drains to Lake Seminole as well as overall lake maintenance.
• These are donations and do not financially impact the County. Funding for the larger environmental lands project is budgeted under Environmental Lands Acquisition, project 002168A, included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas), in the amount of $2,978,000.00.
Authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement and the Real Property Division staff to handle the closing of the transaction.
Body
Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.4 Improve environmental quality.
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management.
Summary:
Summary
Parks owns 258-acre Lake Seminole and desires to expand the Park by acquiring these two parcels. Public Works owns a stormwater outfall that drains into Lake Seminole, and the donated parcels will improve Public Works’ access to its infrastructure for future monitoring and maintenance. Parks will pay the closing costs and will be the custodial managing department for the donated parcels.
Body
Background Information:
The Edward J. Lurie Trust (Vivian E. Lurie, Successor Trustee, being the surviving spouse of Edward J. Lurie) approached the County about the donation. Parks and Public Works perceive a benefit to the County of accepting the donation. County’s costs = $1,765.75 (includes title searches, Owner’s Title Insurance Policy, title company’s closing fee, deed recording fee. Purchase price = $0.) Costs payable by County Parks from Project #002168A - Environmental Lands Acquisition.
Fiscal Impact:
Through this agreement, Donor will donate two parcels to the County for the purchase price of $0.00. The County will be responsible for closing fees and recording fees. Closing to occur within forty-five days of the effective date. The agreement becomes effective on the date it is fully executed by both parties.
Funding for this project is budgeted under Environmental Lands Acquisition, project 002168A, included in the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas), in the amount of $2,978,000.00.
Staff Member Responsible:
Paul Cozzie, Director, Parks
Bill Greer, Director, Construction & Property Management
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Real Property Donation Agreement
Location Map