Subject:
Title
Staff Direction, Re: Lease Agreements for Nance Park and Sunrise Park
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board provide staff with direction regarding the transfer of State lease agreements associated with James H. Nance Park and Sunrise Park from the County to the Town of Indialantic.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
At the May 3, 2022 Board meeting, the Board directed staff to explore options on transferring State lease agreements for James H. Nance and Sunrise parks to the City of Indialantic.
James H. Nance Park history
* The park was purchased by the County in 1986. The title was transferred to the State of Florida and then leased back to the County.
* In 1986 the County leased the property to the Town of Indialantic.
Sunrise Park history
* The park was purchased by the County in 1986. The title was transferred to the State of Florida and then leased back to the County.
* In 2002 the County leased the property to the Town of Indialantic.
Staff contacted the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inquiring if there was a process by which the County could have the Town of Indialantic manage Nance and Sunrise parks under direct lease from the State thereby eliminating the County as the intermediary. Staff received a potentially positive response from DEP along with information and an Application for the Use of State-Owned Uplands.
Staff contacted the Town of Indialantic to discern if the Town would be interested in leasing the two parks directly from the State of Florida. Michael L. Casey, Town Manager, replied that the Town would be interested in leasing the two parks directly from the State.
It is requested that the Board provide direction on the options listed below:
Option 1: Direct staff to submit an application to the State requesting release of lease for Nance and Sunrise parks and ensure continued County access and staging for...
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