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Approval of Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview Development

Original title: Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview Pl#6901 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 Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview, located in Section 20, Township 31 and Range 20. Further authorize the Development Services Department to administratively accept the Subdivision's public improvement facilities (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 construction and lot corners 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 $2,115,531.28, a Warranty Bond in the amount of $38,498.55 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivider's Agreement for Construction and Warranty of Required Improvements. Also accept a Performance Bond for Placement of Lot Corners in the amount of $3,375.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivider's Agreement for Performance - Placement of Lot Corners. School Concurrency is not applicable as this is a commercial development with no residential development expected.

November 12, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action allows the Ferber Retail project to proceed by establishing the legal framework for the county to eventually take over maintenance of the site's roads and utilities, backed by over $2.1 million in s.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview developers

The developers must provide performance and warranty bonds and adhere to the Subdivider's Agreement for construction.

Hillsborough County residents

Residents in the area will see the development of new commercial infrastructure and the eventual transfer of road and utility maintenance to the county.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 12, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has authorized the development of the Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview site. This approval includes the acceptance of public infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, and the formal acceptance of construction and warranty bonds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this development include new housing?
No, the document specifies that this is a commercial development with no residential units expected.
Who is responsible for maintaining the roads and drainage at this site?
Hillsborough County will accept responsibility for maintenance once the infrastructure is completed and approved by the Development Services Department.

Why It Matters

This action allows the Ferber Retail project to proceed by establishing the legal framework for the county to eventually take over maintenance of the site's roads and utilities, backed by over $2.1 million in s.

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Infrastructure Bonding

The project requires over $2.1 million in performance bonds, indicating a significant scale of infrastructure work.

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