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Amendment to Spencer Glen South (Simmons Village South) Development Agreement

Original title: Simmons Village South aka Spencer Glen South Agreement Amendment PI#5942 Authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment to Subdivider Agreement for Construction and Warranty of Required On-Site and Off-Site Improvements for Spencer Glen South (flea Simmons Village South) to provide for acceptance of the off-site improvements for maintenance prior to completion of the on-site improvements, in order to facilitate the opening of Gate Dancer Road between Simmons Loop Road and Paseo Al Mar Boulevard as a public roadway. Accept separate on-site and off-site warranty bonds and provide for the release of the previously accepted warranty bond. Accept an off-site Warranty Bond in the amount of $106,140.00 and an on-site Warranty Bond in the amount of $213,685.00 and an on-site Warranty Bond in the amount of $354,949.00, and provide administrative rights to release such warranty securities upon expiration of the warranty periods. Authorize the release of the existing Warranty Bond covering both on-site and off-site improvements in the amount of $454,091.00 accepted by the Board on June 11, 2024. Grant permission to the Development Services Department to separately accept the off-site improvements (off-site roads, bridge, water, drainage) and on-site improvements (roads, drainage, water and wastewater) required in conjunction with the Simmons Village South aka Spencer Glen South plat, which was accepted for recording by the Board of County Commissioners on June 11, 2024, upon proper completion, submittal and approval of all required documentation. Accept a rider amending the existing Performance Bond extending the term of the Performance Bond by an additional twelve (12) months to guarantee completion of the required on-site improvements.

March 11, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The amendment enables the opening of Gate Dancer Road between Simmons Loop Road and Paseo Al Mar Boulevard as a public roadway before the full completion of the residential development's on-site infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Spencer Glen South Developers

The developers must provide new, separate warranty bonds and have their performance bond timeline extended by 12 months.

Local Residents

Residents gain access to the public roadway Gate Dancer Road between Simmons Loop Road and Paseo Al Mar Boulevard earlier than originally scheduled.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 11, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This amendment allows the county to accept off-site infrastructure improvements for the Spencer Glen South development before on-site work is finished. This change is intended to allow the opening of Gate Dancer Road to the public sooner. It also updates the financial s associated with the project.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the county changing the agreement for this development?
The change allows the county to accept and maintain off-site improvements, such as roads and drainage, before the on-site work is fully completed, which allows Gate Dancer Road to open to the public sooner.
What happens to the money held in the original warranty bond?
The original $454,091.00 will be released and replaced by three new, separate bonds totaling $674,774.00.

Why It Matters

The amendment enables the opening of Gate Dancer Road between Simmons Loop Road and Paseo Al Mar Boulevard as a public roadway before the full completion of the residential development's on-site infrastructure.

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Bond Restructuring

The developer is replacing a single $454k bond with three separate bonds totaling $674k, representing a significant increase in the total financial security held by the county.

Connected Entities

locationSpencer Glen SouthThe residential development project formerly known as Simmons Village South.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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