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Palm Coast approves transfer of 5.4 acres from Flagler County for public park
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 20-26 to accept 5.4 acres transferred from Flagler County for use as public parkland; the city will pay estimated closing costs of $6,000–$8,500 and budgeted repairs of about $30,000 from parks funds.
The City of Palm Coast City Council on Jan. 6 unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Flagler County to accept 5.4 acres of county-owned land for use as a public park. The land was obtained by the county using environmentally sensitive lands (ESL) funds and is located close to the Intracoastal, north of the Hammock Bridge and east of Palm Harbor Parkway, abutting the Legacy resort.
Virginia Smith, land management administrator, told the council the county wishes to donate the property to expand Linear Park and Waterfront Park connections. She said the city will cover closing costs—estimated between $6,000 and $8,500—and that staff estimates about $30,000 will be needed for initial repairs and maintenance, to be paid from the Parks & Recreation budget. "Staff does recommend the adoption of the interlocal agreement accepting the land transfer from Flagler County to be used as part of our parks," Smith said.
James Hurst, director of parks and recreation, said the land contains existing trail segments and some tripping hazards and fencing repairs that staff inspected; the property will be added to the parks master plan and require targeted fixes before public use. Council members asked about specific maintenance needs, trail connectivity under the bridge, and whether planned improvements addressed previously identified safety concerns; Hurst confirmed walkways, asphalt smoothing and fencing among the priorities.
The council moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 20-26. No public comment was offered on the item during the meeting.
The approval means the city will assume stewardship of the parcel and incorporate it into the parks master plan; staff will bring project and budget details forward as they develop design and maintenance plans.
