Submitted By: Karen Cupp
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
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Amendment to Developer’s Agreement (Emerson Pointe Phase 1 and Phase 1A) to add Phase 2
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
This amendment to the developer’s agreement adds Phase 2 to the agreement for the Emerson Point Subdivision. Phase 2 is entirely within Marion County’s jurisdiction but will be connected to City systems for electric, potable water, and sanitary sewer services.
A grant of a perpetual utility easement is included in this amendment to address the operation and maintenance of City infrastructure lying within the private roadways depicted on the utility improvement plan for the subdivision.
Except as amended to address and include the Phase 2 property, the terms of the original Developer’s Agreement for Phases 1 and 1A are not affected by the amendment.
The City accepted the maintenance for Phase 1 and Phase 1A potable water and sanitary sewer systems, including the lift station, as of December 3, 2025.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Developer’s Agreement must be approved prior to recording.
The City Engineer has reviewed and approved the cost certification submitted by the project engineer for the required maintenance adequate assurance of $219,259.40.
The plat of Phase 1A, 11 lots within the city limits, was recorded on February 7, 2025. The Phase 1 lots were recorded under a plat processed and recorded by Marion County on October 2, 2024.
Staff recommends approval of the Developer’s Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will assume maintenance responsibilities for the potable water and sanitary sewer systems for Phase 2 following the standard maintenance period.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny