Subject:
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Contract for Sale and Purchase with Liftmasters, Inc., for the acquisition of real property.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the Contract for Sale and Purchase with Liftmasters, Inc. (Seller) for the property located at 12875 58th Street North, Clearwater, in Pinellas County, Florida (Property) for Cross Bayou Canal improvements Phase 1 (Project).
• The County wishes to purchase the Property for the Project.
• Seller desires to sell the Property to the County.
• The Property will be used for access and improvements to the Cross Bayou Canal.
• The price for this Property is $324,500.00.
• This right-of-way acquisition is budgeted in the Cross Bayou Canal Improvements Phase 1 Project (002124A), which is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and State grant funding.
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Body
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.2 Preserve and manage environmental lands, beaches, parks, and historical assets
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
3.5 Foster a sustainable and resilient community that is prepared for sea level rise and changing climate
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.4 Strive to serve the needs of all Pinellas County residents and customers
Summary:
Summary
This action authorizes the purchase of this Property, which will be used for this Project.
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Background Information:
The Cross Bayou Canal (CBC) spans 7.9 miles and runs from Boca Ciega Bay to Old Tampa Bay. The Cross Bayou Canal Improvements project will stabilize the banks, remove exotic vegetation, restore habitat, and improve water quality and drainage along the CBC. As a Project precursor, the County is obtaining real property interest along the CBC.
Fiscal Impact:
Cross Bayou Canal Improvements Phase 1, project 002124A, is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, funded by the local infrastructure Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (“Penny for Pinellas”) and State grant funding. The right-of-way acquisition in the amount of $324,500.00 plus title closing fee and recording fees will be funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (“Penny for Pinellas”).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Contract for Sale and Purchase
Exhibit “A”
Location Map