Approve the Parcel Cost-Share Contract (Contract) between Agricultural Conservation Easement Program- Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) of the U.S Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and Polk County to facilitate the acquisition of a perpetual conservation easement on EL-125-24, JWL Ranch.

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-09-01 · agenda_item

This item concerns a planned Parcel Cost-Share Contract between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) and Polk County. The contract will help acquire a perpetual conservation easement on JWL Ranch, identified as parcel EL-125-24. This project is currently pending approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The work involved would focus on the acquisition and recording of the conservation easement, which protects agricultural land. This early stage presents an opportunity for local businesses to engage with the county and USDA NRCS regarding services related to land conservation, legal documentation, and potentially land management planning. Reaching out now, before final agreements are settled, allows businesses to understand the project's scope and offer their expertise.