DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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Approval of Quitclaim Deed and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Oak Forrest Sidewalk Maintenance between Oak Forrest Condominium Association, Inc. and Charlotte County.
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Approve and execute the Quitclaim Deed from Oak Forrest Condominium Association, Inc. transferring a strip of land along Forrest Nelson Boulevard to Charlotte County; and
b) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charlotte County and Oak Forrest Condominium Association, Inc. for property and sidewalk maintenance; and
c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and accept the Quitclaim Deed.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
County staff identified that the sidewalk along Forrest Nelson Boulevard is located within private property belonging to Oak Forrest Condominium Association, Inc. (OFCA), creating maintenance and liability issues. Historical records could not verify whether the sidewalk was originally constructed by the County, General Development, or OFCA. Public Works presented this issue to the Board on January 27, 2026, for guidance.
OFCA has executed a Quitclaim Deed transferring ownership of the 0.3-acre strip of land (11,957 sq. ft., Parcel ID # 402208876000) underlying the sidewalk to Charlotte County at no cost. Transferring fee ownership rather than obtaining an easement establishes clear title and resolves liability concerns.
The County and OFCA are executing an MOU to clarify property maintenance responsibilities in accordance with the Charlotte County Code. Charlotte County will maintain the transferred sidewalk parcel, while OFCA will maintain its abutting property, planters, hedges, and privacy wall.
Public Works, County Attorney’s Office, and Real Estate Services have reviewed an...
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