Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Real Property and Real Estate Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Agreement”) between Broward County (Seller) and Johns Family Partners, LLLP (Purchaser), for the sale of surplus real property located at Lyons Road between West Sample Road and Wiles Road in the City of Coconut Creek at a sales price of $50,000; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and Quitclaim Deed and authorize recordation of the Quitclaim Deed; and authorize the Director of the Real Property and Real Estate Development Division to execute and process normal and customary title and closing documents. (Commission District 2)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to sell surplus property pursuant to Section 125.35(2), Florida Statutes, and Broward County Administrative Code, Section 6.122(f).
What Action Accomplishes
Disposes of unused surplus real property and eliminates potential liability and maintenance costs.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On June 10, 2025 (Agenda Item No. 2), the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida declared this parcel of real property identified by Folio Number 4842-18-01-0212, approximately 7,638 square feet, and located at Lyons Road between West Sample Road and Wiles Road in the City of Coconut Creek (the “Property”), as surplus to the County’s needs based on its unsuitability for development or building due to its size, shape, location and value; and authorized the Real Property and Real Estate Development Division to send notice to adjacent property owners of the County’s intent to sell the Property, and to manage the sale of the Property in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 125.35(2), which allows for the conveyance of the Property at private sale without receiving bids or publishing notice if the Property is conveyed to an adjacent property owner.
As required under Section 125.35(2), on June 12, 2025, notice of the County’s intent to sell the Property was sent to the only adjacent property owner. On June 26, 2025, the County was notified in writing of the adjacent property owner’s interest in purchasing the Property for a purchase price of $50,000. Upon the closing of the sale of the Property, the adjacent property owner will grant to the County an easement throughout the Property for drainage, sidewalk and access purposes, which easement shall be recorded simultaneously with the Quitclaim Deed.
All documents have been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Lary S. Mahoney, Director, Real Property and Real Estate Development Division, Public Works Department, (954) 357-7357
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The County will receive $50,000 from the sale of the Property. Sale proceeds will be deposited into ChartField 10010-61208000-490010.