Subject:
Title
Approval; RE: Land Donation from Korpi Trust -District 3
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Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impacts to the EEL Program referendum funds will be for title commitment and closing fees, estimated at $525. Initial management costs are estimated at $1500 for boundary sign and fire control line installation. Annual management costs are estimated at $250.
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation/Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approve acceptance of a donation of property from the Korpi Trust, in Malabar (Parcel ID Number 29-37-12-00-52, Tax Account # 2931789); waiving the requirement for a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, authorize the Chair to execute the agreement accepting the donation upon County Attorney’s Office and Risk Management Department review and approval. The County (EEL) will pay title and closing fees.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program was contacted by the Korpi Trust, which currently owns 1.35+/- acres of property in Malabar. The Trust wishes to donate the property to the County for conservation under the EEL Program. The Trust would like to donate the property without incurring any costs. The Trust will be responsible for paying all outstanding (pro-rated) property taxes that are due at the time of closing.
The property is directly adjacent to the Jordan Scrub Sanctuary currently under the management of the EEL Program. The habitats are in good condition with limited invasion of exotic species. Annual management needs are limited due to the good condition of the natural habitats. Annual tasks include periodic monitoring for exotic species, boundary monitoring and periodic burning.
The EEL Selection and Management Committee, on April 16, 2025, unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board for acceptance of the donation.
The Brevard County Property Appraiser’s tax assessment of the parcel is recorded as $6750.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please return Board Memorandum to the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program.