Fiscal Note:
The amount of the option payment is a non-refundable $1,000.00. However, if the option is exercised, the $1,000.00 will be applied to the final purchase price of the contract.
Total acquisition cost is $1,453,347 for the land plus $111,200 for due diligence and closing services. The basis for these estimates is detailed below.
In order to provide sufficient spending authority to cover an unanticipated change in acquisition costs, staff is requesting authorization to expend an amount equal to the estimated acquisition and due diligence costs, plus 10%.
Summary of Estimated Costs
•Purchase price: $1,453,347 (lump sum)
•Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA): $5,000
•Boundary Survey: $77,500
•Boundary Posts & Signs: $1,500
•Attorney’s fees and closing costs: $27,200
•10% contingency on purchase price & due diligence: $156,455
•TOTAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY REQUESTED: $1,721,002
The attached Journal Entry requests $1,721,002. (Exhibit 6)
WSPP – Land Acquisition (Capital Expense)
Fund#: 021.41.4160.537.61.00 – 6194101 Lochloosa Connector – Rimes
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WSPP - Gen. Op. & Due Diligence (Operating Expense)
Fund #: 021.41.4160.537.31.00 6184160
Annual Tax & Assessment Revenue of the Parcels: $9,385.92 (2022 total)
1.$6,791.80 (18354-038-045) Rimes, Lessie
2.$30.04 (18354-038-046) Rimes, Lessie
3.$2,564.08 (18354-038-007) Rimes, Lessie
There are no building structures included in this acquisition that would become a County asset.
Estimated Annual Alachua County Forever Management Costs: $9,800*
Estimated Alachua County Initial 10-year Improvements: $269,500* (Exhibit 8)
* Partner Agency Management Option – Joint Participation Agreement with SJRWMD (Exhibit 3)
County staff have negotiated with St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) for partnership in the acquisition and management of this this property. Through execution of the Joint Participation Agreement (Exhibit 3), SJRWMD will provide 20% of the purchase price (not to exceed $290,669.40) and certain pre-acquisition and acquisition-related costs associated with the transaction not to exceed $9,300. Additionally, SJRWMD will assume management responsibility for the property, to be added to the Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area via an Annexation Agreement. Under this agreement, Alachua County will have no financial obligations for the stewardship.
Strategic Guide:
Environment