Submitted By: Sean Lanier
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Presentation By: Tracy Taylor
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Department: Engineering
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the purchase of two acres for $156,000 from Ruth Still in support of the expansion project of Water Retention Area No. 222
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
Staff requests approval to purchase two acres located on parcel #29509-000-39 at the appraised value of $156,000 to support the expansion of Water Retention Area (WRA) #222. The WRA is currently at full capacity. The acquisition of the two acres will provide the level of storage required to mitigate flooding in the area. Please see the attached aerial view and sketch of the proposed acquisition area.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Engineering Department has reviewed and approved the acquisition. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds for the acquisition are budgeted in account string 158-020-343-538-61-61010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The purchase and sales contract was reviewed by the city’s procurement and contracting officer to ensure compliance with the city’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny