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Authorization to Acquire Land for NW 49th Street Road Project

Original title: Request Board Authorization for County Attorney and County Engineer to Proceed with the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., Ocala Preserve Community Development District, and Ocala Preserve Association, Inc., Or Their Successors in Interest, for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 Road Construction Project, Within the Purchase Price and Other Parameters Described Herein

July 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates the legal process to secure land necessary for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 road expansion, which will determine the project's timeline and the compensation paid to the involved property owners.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.

The entity is a target for the acquisition of property interests for a public road project.

Ocala Preserve Community Development District

The entity is a target for the acquisition of property interests for a public road project.

Ocala Preserve Association, Inc.

The entity is a target for the acquisition of property interests for a public road project.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 7, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to authorize the County Attorney and County Engineer to acquire from three private entities for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 road construction project. The acquisition would proceed according to specific price and legal parameters established by the county.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners is requested to authorize the County Attorney and County Engineer to acquire property interests.
  • The acquisition is for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 road construction project.
  • The property interests are to be acquired from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., Ocala Preserve Community Development District, and Ocala Preserve Association, Inc.
  • The authorization includes the ability to acquire interests from successors in interest to the named entities.
  • The acquisition must occur within specific purchase price and legal parameters defined in the document.
  • The agenda item is filed under number 2026-23509.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this authorization?
It allows the County Attorney and County Engineer to begin the process of acquiring the land needed to build Phase 3 of the NW 49th Street road project.
Who are the parties involved in the land transfer?
The county is seeking to acquire from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., the Ocala Preserve , and the Ocala Preserve Association, Inc.

Why It Matters

This action initiates the legal process to secure land necessary for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 road expansion, which will determine the project's timeline and the compensation paid to the involved property owners.

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Infrastructure Expansion

The county is moving into the third phase of the NW 49th Street road construction project, indicating a multi-stage infrastructure development plan.

Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

other2026-23509“The file number for the agenda item.”Map →
organizationOcala Preserve Association, Inc.“A property owner from whom land interests are being acquired.”Map →
organizationOcala Preserve Community Development District“A property owner from whom land interests are being acquired.”Map →
organizationForestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.“A property owner from whom land interests are being acquired.”Map →
organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body responsible for authorizing the property acquisition.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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