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Commissioners discuss returning Haney Creek two‑acre parcel to voters for conservation; staff to consult county
Summary
Staff told the commission the 1.97‑acre commercial carve‑out of Haney Creek was approved by referendum in 2011 to allow commercial use to fund preserve maintenance; several commissioners favored conservation and asked staff to consult the county on next steps toward a referendum.
The City of Stuart’s long‑held 1.97‑acre carve‑out of the Haney Creek property — a parcel originally set aside for commercial use to fund the adjacent preserve — drew renewed attention at the July 28 commission meeting, where commissioners asked staff to explore returning the parcel to conservation through a voter referendum.
Background and legal framework City staff presented the interlocal funding agreement with Martin County dated June 14, 2011, which carved the commercial parcel out of the larger Haney Creek acquisition. The agreement says proceeds from sale, lease or other revenue from the carve‑out shall be "perpetually and exclusively used for the improvement, use, management and operation" of Haney Creek and related conservation parcels, and…
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