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Approval of Fern Trail Subdivision Infrastructure and Bonds

Original title: Fern Trail PI#6823 Authorize the Development Services Department, as the administrative authority designated by Resolution R25-042 to receive, review and process plat or replat submittals, to accept the dedications to Hillsborough County as reflected on the attached plat for the Fern Trail, located in Section 17, Township 32 and Range 20. Further authorize the Development Services Department to administratively accept the Subdivision's public improvement facilities (on-site roads, drainage, water & wastewater and off-site sidewalks) for maintenance upon proper completion, submittal and approval of all required documentation. Also provide the administrative rights to release the performance securities for construction and lot corners upon final acceptance by the Development Review Division of Development Services Department and also provide the administrative rights to release the warranty security upon expiration of the warranty period, warranty inspection and correction of any failure, deterioration or damage to the Improvement Facilities. Accept a Performance Bond in the amount of $2,493,206.38, a Warranty Bond in the amount of $199,456.51 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivider's Agreement for Construction and Warranty of Required Improvements. Also accept a Performance Bond for Placement of Lot Corners in the amount of $6,250.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivider's Agreement for Performance - Placement of Lot Corners. School Concurrency was approved for this project based on a Developer Agreement and a payment of $396,040.00 was made on May 15, 2025.

September 9, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action formalizes the county's responsibility for maintaining new roads, drainage, and utility infrastructure at the Fern Trail site once construction is completed and approved.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fern Trail Developer

The developer must provide financial bonds and adhere to the Subdivider's Agreement for construction and maintenance.

Hillsborough County Residents

Residents are affected by the future public maintenance of the subdivision's infrastructure.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 9, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This document authorizes the Hillsborough County Development Services Department to manage the ting, public infrastructure acceptance, and financial bonding for the Fern Trail subdivision. It confirms the acceptance of construction and s totaling over $2.6 million and acknowledges a payment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the roads in the Fern Trail subdivision?
The county will take over maintenance of the roads, drainage, and utilities once the developer completes them and they pass final inspection.
What are the bonds for?
The bonds act as financial security to ensure the developer completes the required infrastructure and covers any repairs needed during the warranty period.

Why It Matters

This action formalizes the county's responsibility for maintaining new roads, drainage, and utility infrastructure at the Fern Trail site once construction is completed and approved.

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Infrastructure Bonding

The county holds over $2.6 million in financial security to ensure the completion and quality of the Fern Trail infrastructure.

Connected Entities

locationHillsborough CountyThe local government jurisdiction accepting infrastructure dedications.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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