Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #9
Title
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS FOR LOT 20, BLOCK 1758 AND LOT 17, BLOCK 1760 FOR NORTH PORT'S SEVENTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
On October 5, 2010, the School Board authorized the acquisition of scores of contiguous, quarter-acre, residentially-zoned lots off Haberland Boulevard in North Port for a future elementary school. The district successfully negotiated the purchase of all but 15 parcels by June 2011, after which an eminent domain suit was filed to obtain the remainder. On September 12, 2011, the Circuit Court authorized an Order of Taking granting all 15 parcels to the district. The prior owners now may accept the appraised value for the parcel, may go to trial to seek a higher award, or may negotiate a settlement. For Lot 20, Block 1758, the prior owner seeks Board approval of a payment of $11,330.00 inclusive of land value, attorney fees, and any other costs. For Lot 17, Block 1760, the prior owner seeks Board approval of a payment of $10,500.00 inclusive of land value, attorney fees, and any other costs.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the settlements of the eminent domain action for Lot 20, Block 1758 in the amount of $11,300.00, and for Lot 17, Block 1760 in the amount of $10,500.00.
Contact
LEMPE & MARSH
Financial Impact
N/A