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Approval of Drainage Easement Purchase for Midway Improvement Project

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement related to Project Parcel #2-822 for a drainage easement necessary for the Midway Drainage Improvement Project (75.43 ± SF) between Carl Rogers, Jr. and G. Charles Wohlust as Personal Representative of the Estate of Steve Gillison and the Estate of Nathaniel Gillison, Sr., and Seminole County for $6,450.00, as full settlement and any other claim for compensation from which Seminole County might be obligated to pay relating to the parcel. District5 - Herr (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director)

Record date · August 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Seminole County has authorized the purchase of a small from the estates of Steve Gillison and Nathaniel Gillison, Sr. for $6,450. This agreement settles all compensation claims related to the 75.43 square-foot parcel required for the Midway Drainage Improvement Project.

Why it matters

The county is acquiring land rights for a public drainage project, which involves a $6,450 payment to private property estates to resolve all compensation obligations for the specified parcel.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Estates of Steve Gillison and Nathaniel Gillison, Sr.

The estates are receiving $6,450 in exchange for granting a drainage easement on their property.

Indirectly affected

Seminole County Residents

Residents in the vicinity of the Midway Drainage Improvement Project may see changes to local drainage infrastructure.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of a drainage easement for Project Parcel #2-822.
The easement is required for the Midway Drainage Improvement Project.
The total compensation amount for the easement is $6,450.00.
The agreement covers 75.43 square feet of land.

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The payment serves as full settlement for all claims for compensation related to this parcel.
The agreement is between Seminole County and the representatives of the estates of Steve Gillison and Nathaniel Gillison, Sr.
The project is located in District 5.
The item was processed as a Consent Item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drainage easement?

A is a legal right granted to the county to use a specific portion of private property for the purpose of managing water flow and drainage infrastructure.

Why is the county paying $6,450?

This amount is the agreed-upon compensation to the property owners for the use of their land and serves as a final settlement for any claims related to the acquisition of this specific parcel.

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The language explicitly includes a 'full settlement' clause, indicating a standard legal procedure to prevent future litigation regarding the parcel acquisition.

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