Resolution 2025-151 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION
OF THOSE FEE SIMPLE INTERESTS IN LAND NECESSARY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER PONDS REQUIRED FOR THE
EXPANSION OF WILSON BOULEVARD FROM TWO LANES TO FOUR
LANES BETWEEN GOLDEN GATE BOULEVARD AND IMMOKALEE
ROAD; MAKING FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND NECESSITY;
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE STAFF TO INITIATE
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (PROJECT NO.60229).
WHEREAS, Collier County (the "County") is authorized by Chapter 73 and 74, Florida
Statutes to condemn necessary lands and property for public purposes or uses; and
WHEREAS, the fee simple interests in land hereinafter described in Exhibit "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Property") are needed for the construction of
stormwater ponds required for the expansion of Wilson Boulevard from two lanes to four
lanes between Golden Gate Boulevard and Immokalee Road(Project No. 60229) (hereinafter
referred to as "the Project"); and
WHEREAS, acquisition of the Property and construction of the Project addresses long-
range planning and safety needs and is included in the Capital Improvement Element of the
Collier County Growth Management Plan, as approved by the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity; and
WHEREAS, construction of the Project will require the acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the location for the construction of the proposed ponds has been fixed by
survey and is collectively represented by the legal descriptions comprising Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of the availability of alternate routes and locations, the
comparative costs of the stormwater pond site alternatives, various impacts upon the
environment, long range planning options, and public safety considerations,the Board desires
to exercise its right to condemn property for public use or purpose and the Property to be
condemned is necessary for that use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The above recitals are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this
reference.
2. The Board declares that it is necessary to acquire by eminent domain, fee simple
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title to the land described in Exhibit "A" ("the Property") for the public purpose
of construction of the proposed ponds as part of the Project to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of Collier County.
3. The Board has considered alternative locations for the proposed ponds, various
impacts to the environment, public health, safety and welfare considerations
associated with the design and construction of the Project, long range planning,
and the costs associated with the property rights acquisition and construction of
the Project; and the Board finds that after consideration of these issues, the most
feasible location for construction of the proposed ponds is collectively
represented by the legal descriptions comprising Exhibit "A."
4. The County Manager or her designee and the Office of the County Attorney are
hereby authorized and directed to immediately acquire by gift, purchase, or
condemnation, in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 73, 74 and 127,
Florida Statutes, the Property more particularly described in Exhibit "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
This Resolution adopted on this 2,6 fkday of Al L S+ 2025, after
motion, second and majority vote.
ATTF,RST' -‘. ,, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. RI� t1 Clerk of the OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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EXHIBIT "A"
POND SITE PARCELS -WILSON BLVD PROJECT NO. 60229
(ALL INTERESTS TO BE ACQUIRED IN FEE SIMPLE)
PARCEL 313POND:
The South 165 feet of Tract 5, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 18,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Official Records Book 7, Pages 7
& 8, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida.
PARCEL 314POND:
The North 165 feet of Tract 5, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 18,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Official Records Book 7, Pages 7
& 8, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida.
PARCEL 315POND:
The South 150' of Tract 131, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Unit 19, according
to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 7, Pages 77 and 78, of the Public
Records of Collier County, Florida.
PARCEL 368POND:
The South 180 feet of Tract No. 3, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO.
23, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Pages
9 and 10, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida.
PARCEL 450POND:
All of Tract 27, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES UNIT NO. 23, according to the
plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, at pages 9 and 10, of the Public
Records of Collier County, Florida.
PARCEL 451 POND:
The East 180 feet of Tract No. 28, GOLDEN GATES ESTATES, UNIT NO.
23, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Pages
9 and 10, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida.
PARCEL 452POND:
The West 180 feet of Tract 43, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 23,
according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 9, of the
Public Records of Collier County, Florida.