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Lee County OKs $4.4 million purchase of Multic Creek site for future boat ramp
Summary
The county approved purchase of about 5.2 acres on Multic Creek for $4,400,000 to develop a future boat ramp; closing and demolition timelines and submerged‑land lease requirements were described by staff.
Lee County commissioners approved a purchase agreement on May 6, 2025, to acquire roughly 5.2 acres on Multic Creek for a new boat ramp and public water access, with a purchase price of $4,400,000.
Robert Clemens of County Lands told commissioners the price is near the average of two appraisals and includes a provision that the seller reduce the price by 1 percent if a cooperating real‑estate commission is paid. "The purchase price is 4,400,000.0. That's that close to the average of the 2 appraisals," Clemens said.
The contract calls for a $25,000 deposit and authorizes the county manager to terminate the contract if surveys, environmental reviews or other conditions reveal problems before closing. Clemens said the site includes structures that will need demolition after closing; the county will retain funds at closing to cover estimated demolition costs of $75,000 and retain about $93,000 in case of higher costs.
Parks and Recreation staff will develop the final site footprint. Clemens said the current facility is not maximizing potential and that Parks and Rec will consider site logistics, parking and access in the final design. He estimated 8 to 10 slips are now permitted at the site and that the current ramp configuration is a single ramp.
Commissioners approved the purchase on the consent agenda. Clemens said the county will pursue a submerged‑lands lease with the state Department of Environmental Protection for the water area outside the red site area shown in staff materials.
