Subject:
Title
Adopt Resolution and Release Performance Bond: Laurasia Subdivision, Phase 2 - District 4
Developer: The Viera Company
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Public Works/Engineering
Requested Action:
Recommendation
In accordance with Section 62-2844(b), it is requested that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached Resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution releasing the Contract and Surety Performance Bond dated February 20, 2024, for the above referenced project.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Laurasia Subdivision, Phase 2 is located within the Viera Development of Regional Impact (DRI), east of Stadium Parkway and south of Pineda Boulevard. The proposed subdivision contains 99 lots on 64.64 acres. The private rights-of-way created by the plat are Edestus Drive and the continuation of Laurasia Avenue.
The Laurasia Subdivision, Phase 2 received preliminary plat and final engineering plans on March 17, 2022, and final plat and contract approval on February 20, 2024. The developer posted a Surety Performance Bond for guarantee of the completion of the infrastructure improvements according to the approved plans.
Per Section 62-2809(b)(2), "Construction after final plat recordation: ...the applicant shall provide security required in Section 62-2844 for the performance of such construction..." Section 62-2844(a) states: "An applicant shall be required to secure its performance security of the construction required under this article by a surety bond, letter of credit, savings account, certificate of deposit or execution of a tri-party escrow agreement. Such security shall not be required if a certificate of completion has been issued for all the subdivision improvements prior to final plat recordation." Because the applicant chose to plat the subdivision prior to completion of construction, the applicant entered into Contract with the Board and posted a Surety Performance Bond to guarantee the completion of...
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