Agenda 03/24/2026 Item #16K 8 (Approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $90,000 plus $35,216 in statutory attorney and experts’ fees and costs for the taking of Parcel 1362FEE)3/24/2026
Item # 16.K.8
ID# 2026-736
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $90,000 plus $35,216 in statutory attorney
and experts’ fees and costs for the taking of Parcel 1362FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project
No. 60249.
OBJECTIVE: To settle full compensation for the taking of Parcel 1362FEE required for the construction of the
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249.
CONSIDERATIONS: On July 9, 2024, the Board authorized, via Resolution No. 2024-135, the condemnation of
Parcel 1362FEE for the construction of roadway, drainage and utility improvements required for the expansion and
extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road from 16th Street NE to Everglades Blvd. The fee simple acquisition area consists
of a strip taking along the rear, northern boundary of the property and is approximately 0.34 acres in extent. The parent
tract is vacant unimproved property owned by Debashree Mukherjea and contains 2.27 acres of gross land area, which
will be reduced to 1.93 acres after the acquisition. An aerial photograph of the subject property is attached. The
County’s appraiser estimated full compensation at $49,600 including severance damages. The property owner’s initial
demand was $112,100 plus attorney’s fees and expert fees and costs. The parties participated in informal negotiations
and reached an agreement. The attached Stipulated Final Judgement reflects a negotiated compensation amount of
$90,000 plus $13,332 in statutory attorney’s fees, $21,884 in expert fees and costs, for a total of $125,216.
Staff recommends approval of this Stipulated Final Judgment since a better result is not anticipated at trial. Upon
approval, the County Attorney’s Office will file the Joint Motion and Stipulated Final Judgment with the Circuit Court.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to design and maintain an effective transportation
system to reduce traffic congestion and improve the mobility of our residents and visitors.
FISCAL IMPACT: County is entitled to a credit of $49,600 for its good faith estimate of value. Funds of $75,616, are
available in the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project Capital Fund, Project 60249. The primary funding source for
the acquisition of right of way is through Road Impact Fee District Funds (3090, 3091, 3092, 3093, 3094, 3095) in the
Vanderbilt Beach Road from 16th to Everglades Project (60249). Should impact fees not be sufficient, the secondary
funding source will be Road Construction Gas Tax Fund (3083) and Transportation Capital Fund (3081).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
approval. – CMG
RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve the attached Joint Motion and Stipulated Final Judgment and authorize the
payment of funds as stated herein.
PREPARED BY: Robert Bosch, Manager, Manager ROW Acquisition, Operations and Performance Management
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Stip Final Judgment signed by Bartlett
2. Aerial - Parcel 1362FEE
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AERIAL – PARCEL 1362FEE
(VANDERBILT BEACH RD EXT (PH 2) PROJECT NO. 60249
PARCEL 1362FEE
/
10th Ave NE
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