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Approval of River Oaks Townhomes Development Infrastructure

Original title: River Oaks Townhomes fka Winthrop Place Townhomes P1#6741 Authorize the Development Services Department, as the administrative authority designated by Resolution R25-042 to receive, review and process plat or replat submittals, to accept the dedications to Hillsborough County as reflected on the attached plat for the River Oaks Townhomes, located in Section 04, Township 30 and Range 20. Further authorize the Development Services Department to administratively accept the Subdivision's public improvement facilities (off-site roads, drainage, water and wastewater) for maintenance upon proper completion, submittal and approval of all required documentation. Also provide the administrative rights to release the performance securities for lot comers upon final acceptance by the Development Review Division of Development Services Department and also provide the administrative rights to release the warranty security upon expiration of the warranty period, warranty inspection and correction of any failure, deterioration or damage to the Improvement Facilities. Accept a Performance Bond in the amount of $2,413,929.19, a Warranty Bond in the amount of $139,026.70 and authorize the Chairman to execute both the Subdivider's Agreements for Construction and Warranty of Required Improvements. Also accept a Performance Bond for Placement of Lot Comers in the amount of $14,062.50 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivider' s Agreement for Performance - Placement of Lot Comers.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has authorized the Development Services Department to process the for the River Oaks Townhomes project. This action includes accepting public infrastructure like roads and utilities for maintenance and approving financial bonds to ensure the project's completion and quality.

Why it matters

This resolution formalizes the transition of responsibility for new public infrastructure—such as roads, drainage, and water systems—from the developer to Hillsborough County, backed by over $2.5 million in financial security bonds.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

River Oaks Townhomes Developer

The developer must provide financial bonds and meet county construction standards to have their infrastructure accepted and their securities released.

Indirectly affected

Hillsborough County Residents

Residents in the vicinity may see the completion of local infrastructure and the eventual transfer of maintenance responsibilities to the county.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the roads and utilities in this development?
The county will take over maintenance of the roads, drainage, and water/wastewater systems once the developer completes them to county standards and provides all required documentation.
What are the bonds for?
The bonds act as financial insurance to ensure the developer completes the construction as promised and covers any repairs needed during the warranty period.

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Standardized Administrative Processing

The document highlights the use of administrative authority granted by a previous resolution (R25-042) to streamline the processing of plats and bonds without requiring individual board votes for every step.

Connected Entities

Development Review Division, Resolution R25-042, Hillsborough County and 2 more

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