HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Amy Condon E-mailFrom: Amy Condon <Amy.Condon@tpl.org>
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:03:13 -0700
To: <elviscruz@mac.com>
Subject: Little River Preserve
Dear Mr. Cruz,
Since I started working with The Trust for Public Land, the Little River Preserve has been a potential
conservation project that was supported by the City. In 2000, the City of Miami applied for and was
scored in the funding range for a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant. At the time, TPL was prepared
to move forward and acquire the property and hold it until the City funds were in place for conveyance.
However, FCT rules did not provide for acquisition of sites with possible contamination, and as the Little
River Preserve was formerly a nursery, contamination was possible, as evidenced by an Phase I
environmental audit. This rule has since changed and more flexibility is afforded in urban areas, so FCT
still remains a strong funding potential for this property.
The site was later earmarked for assessment with EPA money that came to the city. I don't know if this
occured, but even up to 2005, TPL was pursuing it for park land, and it is my understanding that Goody
Clancy identified the site as park potential in the Citys Parks Master Plan.
Throughout this time, TPL has made numerous attempts to contact the landowner(s) and their
representatives. TPL only works with willing sellers and we acquire property at fair market value,
substantiated by two MAI-certified appraisals. As you know, TPL is a private, non-profit land
conservation organization, and we are just like any other principal buyer in the marketplace - only we
acquire lands for conservation and public enjoyment.
TPL remains interested in acquiring the property and would welcome an opportunity to discuss acquisition
with the landowners.
Thank you for your inquiry of TPL's Conservation Services. If you have any other questions, please do
not hesitate to contact our office.
Amy Paige Condon, Program Manager
Conservation Vision Services
Trust for Public Land
7900 Red Road, Suite 25
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-0409 ex. 14
(305) 667-0427 (fax)
(786) 525-5669 (cell)
amy.condon@ tpLorcq
SUBMITTED INTO THE
UBLlC RECORD FOR
FM piq ON 9-027-0 .
Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do. N H.
Jackson Brown, Jr.
Conserving Land for People - an average of 350 acres of parks and open space each and every day. On
the Web at http://www.tpLora
1