SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $719,665 for Parcel Number 23867-000-00 for Future Fire Station Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $719,665)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Steven Cohoon, P.E., County Engineer Office of the County Engineer
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
This is a request for approval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $719,665.27 for Parcel Number 23867-000-00 for the Marion County Fire Rescue Department. This is a vacant tract of land that is approximately 5 acres. The negotiated agreement is inclusive of any and all cost associated with this transaction.
The property is strategically located within the designated area for optimal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) service delivery and will become the future home of EMS West. This new station will eliminate the need to lease space from Ocala Fire Rescue and provide rapid access to the surrounding areas.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $719,665.27 plus closing costs (FRC000018-VJ733526-561102).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Purchase Agreement and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the same.
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