Approval of Fern Trail Development Infrastructure and Bonds

The Frame

What this does

This ordinance establishes the legal and financial framework for the completion of the Fern Trail development, including the transfer of public infrastructure maintenance to the county and the management of over $2.6 million in performance and warranty bonds.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Fern Trail developer

The developer is required to provide performance and warranty bonds and has entered into a Subdivider's Agreement for construction.

Hillsborough County residents

Residents in the area will see the transition of infrastructure maintenance for the new development to the county.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 10, 2025.

What's next

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Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This ordinance establishes the legal and financial framework for the completion of the Fern Trail development, including the transfer of public infrastructure maintenance to the county and the management of over $2.6 million in performance and warranty bonds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What infrastructure will the county maintain for Fern Trail?

The county will maintain on-site roads, drainage, water and wastewater systems, and off-site sidewalks.

What happens to the construction bonds?

The bonds are held by the county to ensure construction is completed; the Development Services Department has the authority to release them once all requirements are met and inspections are passed.

Summary

Hillsborough County has authorized the Development Services Department to manage the infrastructure and legal agreements for the Fern Trail development. This includes accepting public roads and utilities, managing construction bonds, and finalizing requirements.

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Discoveries

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School Concurrency Payment

The document confirms a specific school concurrency payment of $396,040.00 was processed prior to the ordinance approval.

Hillsborough County

Connected Entities

organizationDeveloper“Responsible for the project”Map →

organizationDevelopment Review Division“Final acceptance authority”Map →

locationRange 20“Location of the Fern Trail”Map →

organizationHillsborough County“Recipient of dedications”Map →

bill_numberResolution R25-042“Designates administrative authority”Map →

locationTownship 32“Location of the Fern Trail”Map →

personChairman“Execution of agreements”Map →

locationSection 17“Location of the Fern Trail”Map →

organizationDevelopment Services“Department overseeing the project”Map →

organizationDevelopment Services Department“Administrative authority”Map →

Sources

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