County seeks extension, funding assurances after contentious vote on Archie Carr ELAP parcel
Jun 16, 2026
Commissioners debated a proposed ELAP purchase of an Archie Carr parcel priced at $5.5 million, questioned submerged acreage and demolition costs, and directed staff to request an extension of the contract and firm written commitments from conservation partners before finalizing acquisition.
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County attorneys and ELAP staff presented a potential purchase of a parcel adjoining Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge with a negotiated purchase price of $5.5 million and estimated closing costs of about $5.58 million. The property includes significant submerged acreage and a deteriorated house on the beachfront.
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