Resolution 2026-48 RESOLUTION NO.2026-4 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A 1.49-ACRE PARCEL HELD BY THE GOLDEN GATE ESTATES
LAND TRUST(F/K/A GAC LAND TRUST)TO THE NORTH COLLIER FIRE CONTROL AND RESCUE
DISTRICT, AN INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR
EMERGENCY AND RESCUE SERVICES,PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.38,FLORIDA STATUTES.
WHEREAS,on November 15, 1983,Avatar Properties,Inc.("Avatar")and the Board of County Commissioners
("Board") entered into an Agreement ("Agreement"), amended in 1989 and 1990, whereby Avatar conveyed
approximately 1,061.5 acres of vacant land within Golden Gate Estates to Collier County at no cost; and
WHEREAS, on April 22,2025,the Board approved the disposition of the remaining parcels held by the Golden
Gate Estates Land Trust, including a 1.49-acre parcel legally described as Tract 110, Golden Gates, Unit 67A,
according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, page 47, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida
(the"Property"); and
WHEREAS,the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District has requested to purchase the Property to support
fire rescue services and emergency response operations; and
WHEREAS, Section 125.38, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Board to convey real property to an independent
special district of the State of Florida without competitive bidding when it is not needed for county purposes and the
proposed transfer will promote community interest and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the proposed sale of the Property will promote community interest
and welfare and is in accordance with Section 125.38,Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,that:
1. The Board approves the sale of the Property to the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District to establish
an emergency response facility and/or essential services, such as logistics, facilities management, or fleet
operations,to enhance and support emergency response efforts.
2. The Board finds that the Property is required for public use and is not needed for county purposes.
3. The terms of the sale are as follows:
a. Sale Price: The sale price is $72,000.
b. Expenses: All of the expenses associated with the conveyance, including,but not limited to,title work,
recording fees,documentary stamps(if applicable),and closing costs are to be paid by the North Collier
Fire Control and Rescue District.
c. Proceeds: All of the proceeds will be placed in GAC Trust Fund-Land Sales(1057).
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�, THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second,and majority vote favoring same, this a Y day of
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ATTEST-,,, ;., BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Approved as fe and legality:
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Sally A. As"r
Assistan o. I 11y Attorney