Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steven Hammond (Acting Director)
Department: Public Works Division: Real Property
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Contract for Sale and Purchase between Broward County (Purchaser) and Dr. Larry G. James (Seller) of two parcels measuring approximately 21,478 square feet located at 2817 NW 8th Road in Fort Lauderdale in the Municipal Services District at a purchase price of $260,000 for the expansion of Lafayette-Hart Park; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute Contract for Sale and Purchase; and authorize the Real Property Director to execute and process normal and customary title closing documents. (Commission District 9)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to acquire an interest in real property pursuant to Broward County Administrative Code, Section 6.23.
What Action Accomplishes
Adds property to Lafayette-Hart Park allowing expansion of existing park facilities.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION/REAL PROPERTY SECTION AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item relates to activities in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD). The Broward Municipal Services District, formerly known as Unincorporated Broward County, consists of 11.4 square miles and has a population of approximately 15,006.* The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of the District, and provides municipal services for the area, including business and housing development, library and park facilities, roadway maintenance, street enhancements, and zoning and code enforcement.
*Source: Population data from the University of Florida's 2017 Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Land area was updated by the Planning and Development Management Division G/S Se...
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