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Transfer of FDOT Land to Henry L. Brown-Kooker Park

Original title: ORD Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, a Transfer & Maintenance Agrmt btwn the City & the FDOT, Prov for the Transfer of a 2.72± Acre Parcel of Real Propty (R.E. # 132045-0000) from FDOT to the City, for No Consideration, as an Addition to Henry L. Brown-Kooker Park, & Prov for City Responsibility for the Ownership, Operation, Maintenance & Repair of the Propty; Prov for City Oversight by the Parks, Recreation & Community Svcs Dept (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsor CM Amaro) 8/26/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU, F 9/2/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/3/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/3/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/9/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 9/15/25 NCSPHS Approve 5-0 9/16/25 TEU Approve 6-0 9/16/25 F Approve 6-0 9/23/25 CO Approve 19-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 9/9/25

Record date · September 23, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the City to accept a 2.72-acre parcel of land from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) at no cost. The land will be added to Henry L. Brown-Kooker Park, and the City will assume full responsibility for its maintenance, operation, and repair.

Why it matters

The City is expanding a public park by 2.72 acres, which shifts the long-term financial and operational responsibility for that land from the state to the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

The department is assigned the responsibility for the oversight, maintenance, and operation of the new 2.72-acre parcel.

Directly affected

Florida Department of Transportation

The agency is transferring ownership of the parcel to the City.

Key Facts

The City is acquiring a 2.72-acre parcel of land (R.E. # 132045-0000) from the Florida Department of Transportation.
The land transfer is provided at no financial cost to the City.
The acquired land will be incorporated into Henry L. Brown-Kooker Park.
The City assumes full legal responsibility for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and repair of the property.

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The City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is designated to provide oversight for the property.
The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 19-0 vote on September 23, 2025.
The ordinance was co-sponsored by CM Amaro and requested by the Mayor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this land transfer cost the City money?

The land itself is being transferred for (no cost), but the City is now responsible for all future maintenance, operation, and repair costs.

Which department will manage the new park land?

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will provide oversight.

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State-to-Local Asset Transfer

The City is increasing its maintenance burden by accepting state-owned land, a common pattern for expanding municipal park space.

Florida Department of Transportation Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

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