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Commissioners authorize negotiations with developer MMI for 13.15‑acre easement in Progress Village, drawing mixed public reaction
Summary
The board authorized staff to negotiate terms for a 13.15‑acre stormwater/floodplain easement on county property with developer MMI, with the county already using 27 of the 40 acres for an ARP‑funded drainage project. Residents urged more community engagement and clarity about public benefits; vote 6–1.
Hillsborough County commissioners on July 16 authorized staff to negotiate terms with developer MMI for an approximately 13.15‑acre stormwater and floodplain management easement on county‑owned property in Progress Village. John Mueller, director of Facilities Management Real Estate Services, told the board the county is already using roughly 27 of the 40 acres at the site for a $16,000,000 ARP‑funded Progress Village drainage improvement project and that the 13.15 acres remain available for easement consideration.
Mueller said negotiations will cover…
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