Agenda Packet

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee · 2026-08-05 · agenda_packet

The Islamorada Land Acquisition Advisory Committee met on May 6, 2026. The committee discussed the potential acquisition of the Choate property, with the owner indicating a selling price between $8,000 and $10,000. The committee recommended bringing the purchase of the Choate property to the Council, utilizing the current budget of $25,000. The committee also discussed the Charles Roberts Family Trust property, with an asking price of $1 million to $2 million. The property's current zoning is conservation, with prior zoning of Native Area and Single Residential. The committee agreed to pause the acquisition of this property and revisit it in a few years. The committee also reviewed the quarterly action plan and recommended requesting funds for the acquisition of three parcels: Van Sant, Marker 87.5 Enterprises, and Samurai Construction. They also recommended using the existing $25,000 budget for the Choate Property acquisition and adding another $25,000 for operational purposes. A Legacy Hammock Program was proposed to promote public engagement and conservation easements. The committee also discussed amending the code to allow BPAS land dedication points for parcels on the Land Acquisition Priority List. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.