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Approval of Ruskin Reserve South Development Plat and Infrastructure Agreements

Original title: Ruskin Reserve South PI#6503 Accept the plat for recording for Ruskin Reserve South, located in Section 08, Township 32, and Range 19, and grant permission to the Development Review Division of Development Services Department to administratively accept the Improvement Facilities (On-site water & wastewater, 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 construction and 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 $2,884,232.86, a Warranty Bond in the amount of $228,107.46 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 Comers in the amount of $26,250.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivider's Agreement for Performance - Placement of Lot Corners. School Concurrency was approved for this project based on a Developer Agreement and a payment of $814,165.00 was made on August 23, 2024.

December 10, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This decision formalizes the development of Ruskin Reserve South, requiring the developer to provide over $3.1 million in financial security bonds to guarantee the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and lot markers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Ruskin Reserve South Developer

The developer is required to post financial bonds and adhere to construction and warranty agreements for the project.

Development Review Division

The division is granted administrative authority to accept infrastructure and release financial securities.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 10, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved the official for the Ruskin Reserve South development. This action authorizes the county to manage the future acceptance of infrastructure like roads and water systems and secures financial bonds to ensure the developer completes the project as promised.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the money if the developer fails to build the roads or water systems?
The county holds a of over $2.8 million, which serves as financial security to ensure the required improvements are completed.
Has the developer paid for the impact on local schools?
Yes, a payment of $814,165.00 was made on August 23, 2024, as part of the developer agreement.

Why It Matters

This decision formalizes the development of Ruskin Reserve South, requiring the developer to provide over $3.1 million in financial security bonds to guarantee the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and lot markers.

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Infrastructure Security Funding

The project involves over $3.1 million in total financial security bonds, indicating a large-scale infrastructure commitment.

Connected Entities

organizationBOCC Land UseThe governing body that passed the consent agenda item.Map →
organizationDevelopment Review Division of Development Services DepartmentThe department authorized to administratively accept infrastructure and release Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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