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Volusia Forever panel rejects Turnbull Bay fee‑simple purchase; staff to explore easement option
Summary
The advisory committee voted that Turnbull Bay (a 23‑acre fee‑simple nomination adjacent to Doris Leeper/Spruce Creek Preserve) is not eligible for fee‑simple acquisition. Members debated access, mosquito ditch restoration and invasive species; staff will contact the landowner about pursuing an easement.
The Volusia Forever advisory committee voted on June 9 that the Turnbull Bay nomination is not eligible for fee‑simple purchase under the program's scoring criteria.
Staff presented Turnbull Bay as a 23‑acre fee‑simple application with a staff score of 7 out of 21; the program's minimum eligibility score is 10. The parcel is adjacent to the Doris Leeper/Spruce Creek Preserve and is accessible only by water,…
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