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Agenda 03/22/2022 Item #16C1 (Donation Agreement - Conservation Collier Robert H. Gore Preserve)16.C.1 03/22/2022 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Donation Agreement with Carol L Rudnick for a 1.59-acre parcel under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $700. (Conservation Collier Fund 172) OBJECTIVE: Acceptance of a donation of a 1.59-acre parcel adjacent to the Conservation Collier Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve. CONSIDERATIONS: On May 25, 2021, Agenda Item #11H, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved staff to send out letters in certain target areas to see if there were any willing property owners wishing to sell. Carol L. Rudnick is desirous to convey a 1.59-acre parcel adjacent to the Conservation Collier Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve to the Conservation Collier Program. The property is within Golden Gate Estates, Unit 91. The Real Property Management's Review Appraiser values this 1.59-acre parcel at $20,700. At their October 11, 2021 meeting, the Collier County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) approved and voted to recommend Board approval and execution of a Donation Agreement. Pursuant to Ordinance 2007-65, Section 13(8), a Project Design Report for the property is provided herewith. FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the conveyance will not exceed $700 for the title commitment, title policy, and recording of documents. The funds will be withdrawn from the Conservation Collier Trust Fund (172). Due to its environmental condition and its proximity to the existing Panther Walk Preserve, this 1.59-acre donation is not anticipated to substantially increase the Conservation Collier Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve perpetual operations and maintenance cost estimates that have already been considered by the CCLAAC and incorporated into the Conservation Collier Long Term Financial Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. - JAB GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Fee simple acquisition of conservation lands is consistent with and supports Policy 1.3.1(e) in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the Board: 1) Approves and accepts a Donation Agreement and Warranty Deed once it has been received and approved by the County Attorney's Office; 2) Authorizes the Chairman to execute the Donation Agreement and any and all other County Attorney's Office approved documents related to this transaction; and 3) Directs the County Manager or his designee to proceed to acquire this parcel, to follow all appropriate closing procedures, to record the deed and any and all necessary documents to obtain clear title to this parcel, and to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure performance under the Agreement. Prepared by: Cindy M. Erb, SR/WA, Senior Property Acquisition Specialist, Facilities Management Division Packet Pg. 535 16.C.1 03/22/2022 ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Donation Agreement Signed 2-3-2022 (PDF) 2. Rudnick Project Design Report- Gore Project (PDF) Packet Pg. 536 16.C.1 03/22/2022 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.C.1 Doe ID: 21261 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Donation Agreement with Carol L Rudnick for a 1.59-acre parcel under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $700. (Conservation Collier Fund 172) Meeting Date: 03/22/2022 Prepared by: Title: Property Acquisition Specialist, Senior — Facilities Management Name: Cindy Erb 02/ 16/2022 4:11 PM Submitted by: Title: Director - Facilities Maangement — Facilities Management Name: Ed Finn 02/16/2022 4:11 PM Approved By: Review: Public Services Department Melissa Hennig Additional Reviewer Parks & Recreation Summer BrownAraque Additional Reviewer Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Facilities Management Ed Finn Director - Facilities Public Services Department Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Parks & Recreation Barry Williams Additional Reviewer Public Utilities Operations Support Joseph Bellone Additional Reviewer Public Utilities Operations Support Jennifer Morse Additional Reviewer Public Utilities Operations Support AmiaMarie Curry Additional Reviewer Public Utilities Department Drew Cody Level 1 Division Reviewer Public Utilities Department Joseph Bellone Level 2 Division Administrator Review County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/17/2022 8:20 AM Completed 02/18/2022 11:26 AM Completed 02/22/2022 2:57 PM Completed 02/22/2022 6:54 PM Completed 02/23/2022 9:36 AM Completed 02/23/2022 11:28 AM Completed 03/01/2022 1:53 PM Completed 03/02/2022 10:38 AM Completed 03/02/2022 4:42 PM Completed 03/03/2022 10:59 AM Completed 03/04/2022 3:38 PM Completed 03/07/2022 1:40 PM Completed 03/07/2022 1:54 PM Additional Reviewer Completed Completed 03/10/2022 4:30 PM Completed 03/15/2022 9:41 AM Packet Pg. 537 16.C.1 03/22/2022 Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 03/22/2022 9:00 AM Packet Pg. 538 16.C.1.a CONSERVATION COLLIER PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41502560007 DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE DONATION AGREEMENT THIS DONATION AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between CAROL L. RUDNICK, (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"), whose mailing address is 14300 W. Bell Road, Unit 454, Surprise, AZ 85374-9771, and COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, its successors and assigns, whose address is 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112, (hereinafter referred to as "County"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of that certain parcel of real property (hereinafter referred to as "Property"), located in Collier County, State of Florida, and being more particularly described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference; and WHEREAS, Owner recognizes the benefit to Owner and desires to convey the Property N to the County for the stated purposes, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, said terms o including that no compensation shall be due and payable for the Property requested by County; and N N NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), N and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby o mutually acknowledged, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows: M 1. Owner shall convey the Property via a Warranty Deed to County at no cost to the County, unless otherwise stated herein. 2. Prior to Closing, Owner shall obtain from the holders of any liens, exceptions and/or qualifications encumbering the Property, the execution of such instruments which will remove, release or subordinate such encumbrances from the Property upon their recording in the public records of Collier County, Florida. Owner shall provide such instruments, properly executed, to County on or before the date of Closing. 3. This Agreement shall be null and void, and of no further force or effect, unless Closing shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date County executes this Agreement; unless extended by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto. The Manager of Real Property Management or designee is authorized to enter into such mutual written agreements on behalf of the County for extensions of up to an additional sixty (60) days without further approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 4. Owner is aware and understands that this Agreement is subject to the acceptance and approval by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida. 5. The County shall pay for all costs of recording the conveyance instrument, and recording costs for any curative instruments, in the Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Packet Pg. 539 16.C.1.a County shall be responsible for paying any costs and/or fees associated with the securing and recording of a Subordination, Consent & Joinder of Easement of the mortgage(s) recorded against the Property from the mortgagee(s). All other costs associated with this transaction including but not limited to transfer, documentary and intangible taxes shall be borne and paid by Owner. The cost of a title commitment shall be paid by County. 6. This Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof shall be effective as of the date this Agreement is executed by both parties and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors, successor trustees, and/or assignees, whenever the context so requires or admits. 7. Conveyance of the Property by Owner is contingent upon no other provisions, conditions, or premises other than those so stated above; and the written Agreement, including all exhibits attached hereto, shall constitute the entire Agreement and understanding of the parties, and there are no other prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements, undertakings, promises, warranties, or covenants not contained herein. 8. This Agreement is governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has caused these presents to be executed the date and year first above written. DATE ACQUISITION APPROVED BY BCC: r N AS TO COUNTY: N N DATED: N ATTEST: CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller , Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legality: Jennifer A. Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., Chairman Packet Pg. 540 16.C.1.a AS TO OWNER: WITNESSES. &4 Oftness #1 (Signature) Witness #1 (Print Name) CAROL L. RUDNICK LI fAd -J� � � n]ess 2 (Signs e) U a R(,1-Z C iw Witness #2 (Print Name) T to N V- N Packet Pg. 541 16.C.1.a EXHIBIT "A" PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41502560007 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE EAST 105 FEET OF THE EAST 180 FEET OF TRACT 28, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 91, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 30, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1.59 acres Packet Pg. 542 16.C.1.b Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Project Design Report Carol L. Rudnick property Date: February 2022 Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve - Rudnick parcel Legend Gore area parcels in application Dr. Robed H. Gore III Preserve Q U_ t 5 0_ 3 Wes hes Property Owner: Carol L. Rudnick Folios : 41502560007 Location: GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 91 E 105FT OF TR 28 OR 651 PG 31 Size: 1.59 acres Appraised Value: n/a as this is a donation History of Proiect: The property owner submitted an application on July 6, 2021, after receiving a letter as part of the target mailing for Acquisition Cycle 10. Letters were sent to 73 parcels surround the existing 170-acre Dr. Robert H. Gore III preserve. Ms. Rudnick indicated on her application that she would like to donate the land. The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee recommended this property as part of the 1 Packet Pg. 543 16.C.1.b A -list for Acquisition Cycle 10. Since this is a property adjacent to an existing preserve, the CCLAAC recommended this property be moved forward being that it is a donation. Purpose of Project: Environmental Conservation — Conservation Collier Program Program Oualifications: This parcel is located on the north side immediately adjacent to the existing Dr. Robert H. Gore III preserve acquired by the Conservation Collier program in November 2018. The Rudnick project met the Initial Screening Criteria identified in the Conservation Collier Ordinance, No. 2007-65, as amended, including presence of native habitat, potential for nature -based recreational and educational opportunities, protection of water resource values and wetland dependent species habitat, presence of significant biological/ecological values, listed species habitat, connectivity, and restoration potential. Potential access for nature -based recreation, and enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County This parcel offers access from 36th Ave SE off Desoto Blvd — a paved public road. This property could accommodate outdoor recreation, particularly due to the proximity to the Gore preserve. Opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water T" to N quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, and flood control The parcel has many wetland dependent plant species and contains karst topography, which is a wetland indicator, despite soils that indicate that wetlands may also be seasonal. The a Rudnick parcel has a developed property connected to its eastern edge and may provide a, Property enhances and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link, or habitat corridor The interest in acquiring in this area began in 2007 to accumulate properties at the south side of NGGE just north of I-75, where there were concerns of flooding due to a large, proposed pump installation at the Merritt canal, as part of the South Golden Gate Estates restoration (Picayune Strand Restoration Project). Pumps were installed in 2013 and flooding has not occurred. This parcel, joined with many others, could permanently protect a corridor between North Belle Meade and the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. Zoning, Growth Management and Land Use Overlays: The Gore project parcels are entirely within the Northern Golden Gate Estates. The zoning classification for all the parcels is Estates (E), a rural residential classification. There are no additional land use overlays applicable. Projected Management Activities: No hydrologic changes are necessary to maintain wetland characteristics on the project site. Projected management activities include the Packet Pg. 544 16.C.1.b removal of invasive exotic plants, the development of a Land Management Plan, and continued development of public access to selected portions of the preserve. Dr. Robert H. Gore ICI Preserve - Rudnick parcel Legend Dr Robert H. Gare III Preserve RUDNICK, CAROL L cow snow 1 Miles Packet Pg. 545 CONSERVATION COLLIER PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41502560007 DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE INSTR 6315824 OR 6179 PG 2655 RECORDED 10/1012022 1:25 PM PAGES 2 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA DOC@.70 $0.70 REC $18.50 WARRANTY DEED THIS WARRANTY DEED is made this day of 2022, by CAROL L. RUDNICK, (hereinafter referred to as "Grantor"), whose mailing address is 14300 W. Bell Road, Unit 454, Surprise, AZ 85374-9771, to COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, its successors and assigns, whose post office address is 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, Florida, 34112 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee"). (Wherever used herein the terms "Grantor" and "Grantee" include all the parties to this instrument and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.) WITNESSETH: That the Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, remises, releases, conveys and confirms unto the Grantee, all that certain land situate in Collier County, Florida, to wit: THE EAST 105 FEET OF THE EAST 180 FEET OF TRACT 28, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 91, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 30, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41502560007 Subject to easements, restrictions, and reservations of record. THIS IS VACANT, UNIMPROVED, AND NOT HOMESTEAD PROPERTY. TOGETHER with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same in fee simple forever. AND the Grantor hereby covenants with said Grantee that the Grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple; that the Grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that the Grantor hereby fully warrants the title to said land and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances except as noted above. his Conveyance Approved By The Board Of County Comnzissionz.,; Coilier ,",nunty Florida, P . iir To Agar, la �a'*�,Hj�j—zitarn No: O II =,P IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above written. WITNESSES: Witne #1 (Signature) Witness XQPrint Name) Witness #2'(S1­gnatu�--j'" / Witness #2 (Print Name) STATE OF Zz COUNTY OF —C14 11 &1�- - A'eo�ll CAROL L. RUDNICK The foregoing Warranty Deed was acknowledged before me by means of V1 physical presence or ❑ online notarization this Gf� day of �T.J` f� -Q— , 2022 y Carol L. Rudnick. Such person(s) Notary Public must check applicable box: ❑ are personally known to me. Pproduced her current driver license. ❑ produced (Notary Seal) isSWY LARSEN W" Public • State of nrimna MARICOFA COUNTY Commission All 5W375 Expites July 21, 2024 to Aorrp and Ipgality: as identification. otary u is Printed Name of Notary: to—� Commission Number: My Commission Expires: (7 �alr�t-Jomks14j , Assistant County Attorney