PICTORIAL Southern Groves CRA proposal

[Huggs]

We began taking pictures at Tradition Pkwy and Village, which goes through the proposed CRA.

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southbound

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passing Torrey Pines and VGTI

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southbound

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southbound

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southbound

FINALLY, our very first dilapitated building!  Wait for the cows now.

[Huggs]

Cows?

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Cows!!!

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Cow was so pretty, I had to take his picture twice!

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MORE COWS!

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Go east on Becker to the overpass and took a few birdseye views of nothing - NOTHING - but groves.

The one building that is close to the interchange is far from dilapitated.

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looking north - then heading north.  I had so much fun I had to do it again.

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Heading northbound.  Thought we'd check out VGTI.

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VGTI.

Notice the tower alongside of I-95?  I wonder if they consider that dilapitated too....

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Pretty darned evident to us that this SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN ANY CRA.

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*BUMP* 

This should be up near the top so others can "see" what we saw. 

[Rod Bender]

Pretty darned evident to us that this SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN ANY CRA.

Oh, come on. Those Palms look pretty run down and the old Orange trees look blighted.

[Kerry]

Economic Development Administration???????????????  Oh my achin ass!  It's guesstimated that 20 million are gobment employees, state and fed, I wonder how many thousands are in this office and how many offices do they soak us for?  DAMMIT!!!!  Enough already!

[Huggs]

Come on Kerry!  


I didn't think the VGTI had any federal funding.  I know that DD2 got Build America Bonds and Economic Recovery Bonds.
I just wonder how much that darned sign cost us!

[Kerry]

IT'S NOT GOBMENT'S JOB!!!!!!

[Huggs]

IT'S NOT GOBMENT'S JOB!!!!!!

Try telling that to our City Council. 

They need to hear that it is NOT the City's job to bail out these wishful thinking "construction engineers."  (I was told I didn't like developers, that's why I oppose this CRA district.  Not true.  I don't like "construction engineers" either.)  lol

[Carl]

It has been demonstrated, to my satisfaction, that the more
government interferes with the free market during a recession,
the longer we tend to be IN that recession. The ones in the
past where the government basically did nothing were relatively
brief, compared to those where they manipulated jobs, payrolls,
projects, the money supply, the tax rates, and the business
rules and regulations.

There's a lot of anxious capital sitting on the sidelines, waiting,
because investors don't know what the rules of the market are
this week, this month. Quit fiddling with the market, let it be
what it is, and it will become what it is going to be. Outside
interference just roils the water and stretches out the waiting
period.

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Sorry Greg, the area clearly DOES NOT fit the criteria for a CRA.

The roadway is not deteriorating, the sidewalks are not deteriorating, the streetlights are not deteriorating, the traffic lights and masts are not deteriorating. There is no grass growing in the streets. Your crap of "use it or lose it" doesn't fly!

There is NOTHING beyond the construction sites of Torrey Pines, VGTI but barren land. The land consists of overgrown pasture, overgrown groves, wetland, swamp land and trees. There were some cattle amongst the groves. Other than that, there is absolutely NOTHING in the area.

The area definitely DOES NOT fit the criteria of a CRA.  

[Kerry]

Let's not jump to conclusions shall we?

Those lawns the cows are forced to live on are NOT, I repeat, NOT cut and trimmed.  I see no weed whacking around any of the fence posts or scrub trees.  What a ghetto!  They deserve "pretty and lovely" as well.  I don't care how many millions we need to borrow, get the guats out there and beautify it!  SHEESH!  How can we allow this to happen?  THIS IS AMERICA FOR GODS SAKE!!!

[Rod Bender]

Let's not jump to conclusions shall we?

Those lawns the cows are forced to live on are NOT, I repeat, NOT cut and trimmed.  I see no weed whacking around any of the fence posts or scrub trees.  What a ghetto!  They deserve "pretty and lovely" as well.  I don't care how many millions we need to borrow, get the guats out there and beautify it!  SHEESH!  How can we allow this to happen?  THIS IS AMERICA FOR GODS SAKE!!!

Where is code enforcement?

[Huggs]

I guess "blight" is in the eye of the beholder.

[santino]

It does not fit the criteria for a CRA since there is no development in need of redevelopment.


But it does fit the criteria of a failed vision, the same vision Ms Berger is still taking credit for.

The lens crafter  needs a second opinion, other than fellow lens crafter  Hank Fishkind.

[Kerry]

It's sad to realize just how small a person she really is.  A person of good character does NOT need to feel special nor do they need to pretend to be a wealthy person who lives within a "boca" vision.  The position apparently alters a weak persons view of life.

The laws and rules are written for a reason but that reason has become ignored.  The courts have allowed lawyers and local officials  to twist the intent and it's across the entire legal system in our country and this is simply another case of "legalized" corruption. 

[Huggs]

Is this what you mean by "twisting" the intent to suit them?

I wonder where they intend on putting the low to moderate housing?  We've been looking to try and find where they designated this in the new plans, and there don't seem to be any.  Maybe the apartments will qualify?

I just find it extremely odd that STAFF left off certain wording within the Resolution and neglected to include these same very words within the Findings of Necessity report as required.  Specifically STAFF eludes to Statute 163.355 within the Findings Report and then leaves out what doesn't suit them or the project?

http://leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0100-0199/0163/Sections/0163.355.html
 
163.355 Finding of necessity by county or municipality.—No (city) county or municipality shall exercise the community redevelopment authority conferred by this part until after the governing body has adopted (without adopting) a resolution, supported by data and analysis, which makes a legislative finding that the conditions in the area meet the criteria described in s. 163.340(7) or (8). The resolution must state that:
 
(1) One or more slum or blighted areas, or one or more areas in which there is a shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, exist in such county or municipality; and

(2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas, including, if appropriate, the development of housing which residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, can afford, is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals,or welfare of the residents of (the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida.) such county or municipality.

History.—s. 6, ch. 69-305; s. 4, ch. 84-356; s. 4, ch. 94-236; s. 3, ch. 2002-294.
 
The UNDERLINED words are the ones within the Findings Report and within the Resolution. Words within brackets were added by the city.

On page 4 and 5 of the Findings of Necessity Report, STAFF presented:

"Pursuant to Section 163.355, Florida Statutes, entitled "Finding of necessity...", no city shall exercise community redevelopment authority without adopting a resolution "supported by data and analysis, which makes a legislative finding that the conditions in the area meet the criteria described in Section 163.340(7) or (8)."

The wording about housing for low to moderated income, including the elderly, is no where to be found within the Resolution.

Then there are those 2 little words "if appropriate."  Maybe it is not appropriate within Southern Grove to have low to moderate income housing?

I do know this, the Statute is very clear that "THE RESOLUTION MUST STATE THAT: (1), (2)"

I read that as a requirement of the Statute, both paragrahs (1) and (2) "the language" MUST be within the Resolution.

So why isn't it contained within the Resolution and the Findings of Necessity report?

And then Orr signs off as "APPROVED AS TO FORM:"

This whole thing just ticks me off because it DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR A CRA. 

[Carl]

I know in advance that common sense doesn't seem to count
anymore, but one common sense definition of a CRA would be
an area where rehabilitation or redevelopment is necessary
because the area is undesirable, and that said rehabilitation
or redevelopment would make the area MORE desirable.

Southern Groves is not undesirable, it is simply a stalled area
because of the recession. Welcome to the rest of the community,
and the rest of Florida. Now, get in line and wait for your shot
at success.

[Kerry]

Two things will verify my thoughts on Michelle and the rest.  First do they tip well?  And second is what we've been unable to prove, people like those I've described also LIKE freebees which makes corruption possible.

[straightfwd]

http://www.treasurecoastvoices.com/PDF/RESO-page1.pdf


http://www.treasurecoastvoices.com/PDF/RESO-page2.pdf

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http://www.treasurecoastvoices.com/PDF/RESO-Page3.pdf

[Kerry]

A ghost in the machine?

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Excerpt from Resolution 11-R50

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.  Findings. The CIty Council does hereby find:

         (a)  Based upon the data analysis presented to and considered by the City Council, the following conditions exist within the Area:

1.  Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the findings of such conditions;
2.  Deterioration of site or other improvements; and
3.  Inadequated and outdated building density patterns.

        (b) The notices required by Section 163.346 Florida Statutes have been timely published or mailed in accordance with said statute.

        (c) Action must be taken immediately to prevent further blight and deterioration and to protect and enhance public expenditures previously made in the Area.

[Carl]

Bottom line:

1) This "blight" claim is nonsensical. Beyond absurdity.

2) They will do whatever they want to do, and the people
    no longer have the authority or willpower to do anything
    about it.

3) I'll keep knitting in the event I am wrong.

[Kerry]

1.  Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the findings of such conditions;
2.  Deterioration of site or other improvements; and
3.  Inadequated and outdated building density patterns.

Isn't THIS legalized corruption?  Are those who wrote this not subject to prosecution?

[Huggs]

*Bump*

We will be going out again this weekend to take more pictures.  Since there is a claim that things are sliding downhill quickly, we just want to see how fast things are really going downhill.

We actually only want to confirm the "blighted" areas so we know just where that is.

We will also be taking a head count - as in cattle.

CORRUPTION?  PLEASE...

LEGALIZED GAMBLING HAS COME TO TOWN.  They are betting you don't realize you are being swindled.

More people came out for Chickens. I wonder if they allow CHICKENS in Tradition. I already know they allow asses. IT IS ZONED AGRICULTURAL!!!

If I'm feeling better Monday, I'll be there.  Maybe bring an ass with me and tie him to the front door.

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Letter: Port St. Lucie creation of community development district for Southern Groves needs independent probe

September 16, 2011
Harvey Cutler, Port St Lucie

Letter: Port St. Lucie creation of community development district for Southern Groves needs independent probe

Regarding your editorial, "It stinks": Not only does it stink; I believe it's illegal.

Too big to fail? No.

From the dead Core Communities maintains its nefarious influence on Port St Lucie. Same team, same players, different positions.

From the very top: BFC Financial Corp. Controlling company of Core, Levitt Corp., BankAtlantic Bankcorp — all financially or legally in trouble.

Levitt Corp. changed its name to Woodbridge. Levitt and Sons, wholly owned by Levitt Corp., went bankrupt. Core Communities was foreclosed upon. Alan Levan, CEO of BFC, just offered a settlement on a class-action lawsuit for securities fraud. BankAtlantic settled a class-action and was found guilty of violating the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Great management team, eh?

Now the latest: Port St Lucie created a community redevelopment district under Florida Statute 163 for Southern Groves, the criteria for which it doesn't meet in any instance. I believe it was a deliberate violation of the Florida statutes.

Why, you might ask? Because the city's back was against the wall. A previous city administration had the audacity to guarantee bonds with taxpayers' money, issued by a private corporation. Back against the wall or not, compounding an issue by allegedly breaking the law is not the answer. When the United States bailed out GM at least they exacted a price. Millions in stock and seats on the board. No such thing here.

This situation needs an independent investigation. Not by a hired consultant, but by the Florida Legislature's Office Of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability.

This costs the city nothing. The process requires the direction of a legislative officer or a committee. Because this CDD allegedly violates state law, the state attorney can be brought in.

In my opinion the improprieties and conflicts of interests of previous Port St. Lucie administrations could fill a book. But this one takes the cake and needs to be stopped.

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/sep/16/letter-port-st-lucie-creation-of-community-for/

[Kerry]

iceman02 writes:

    in response to Billwagglesword:

    Factually the writer is incorrect. To date no CRA for Southern Groves has been approved. It remains under review.Why not directly urge the City Attorney to obtain the independent opinion you seek. Copy in each City Councilor , the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, the SLC Attorney and the state attorney together with TC palm , Stuart News and any other TC outlets you feel deserving.

Well for one thing the city attorney,the city council,the city manager,the assistant city manager all could not care less what the people of PSL want.They are only interested in A,whats in it for themselves,B whats in it for the builders and developers and C what will this do for me when the voters of PSL finally wake up and show me the door.

Now THAT is factually correct!  Well said iceman!

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Subsidiaries of BFC Financial Corporation
BFC Financial Corporation - Florida
BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. - Florida
Woodbridge Holdings, LLC - Florida
Eden Services, Inc. - Florida
BFC Securities Corporation - Florida
BankAtlantic Financial Ventures II, LLC - Florida
I.R.E. Property Analysts, Inc. -Florida
I.R.E. Energy 1981, Inc. - Florida
Southern National General Corporation - Florida
Kingsway Services Inc. - Florida
BFC Shared Services Corporation - Florida
Risk Management Services, LLC - Florida
BFC/CCC, Inc. - Florida
Stratstone Financial, LLC - Delaware
B-D2 Holdings, LLC - Florida
B-DJ Holdings, LLC - Florida
B-26 Holdings, LLC - Florida
D-2 Acquisition, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of BFC/CCC, Inc.
Cypress Creek 1515, Inc. - Florida
Cypress Creek Capital GP, LLC - Florida
CCC East Tampa, LLC - Florida
CCC East Kennedy GP, LLC - Florida
CCC Real Estate Management, LLC - Florida
LAS Trademark, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Stratstone Financial, LLC
Stratstone Advisors, LLC - Delaware
Stratstone Securities, LLC - Delaware

Subsidiaries of Woodbridge Holdings, LLC
Woodbridge Holdings, LLC - Florida
Bluegreen Corporation - Massachusetts
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 1, LLC - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 2, LLC - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 3, LLC -Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 4, LLC - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 7, Inc - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 8, Inc - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 9, Inc - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 10, Inc - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 14, Inc - Florida
BankAtlantic Venture Partners 15, Inc - Florida
Carolina Oak Homes, LLC - So. Carolina
Carolina Oak Homes Realty, LLC - So. Carolina
Core Communities, LLC - Florida
Cypress Creek Capital Holdings, LLC - Florida
Cypress Creek Holding, LLC - Delaware, Florida (as a foreign LLC)
Levitt Commercial, LLC - Florida
Levitt Insurance Service, LLC - Florida
ODI Program GP Corporation - Florida
ODI Program Partnership, LLLP - Florida
PF Program Partnership, LP -Delaware
Snapper Creek Equity Management, LLC - Florida
Southern States Lending, LLC - Florida
Woodbridge Financial, LLC - Florida
PF Program GP LLC - Delaware
Woodbridge Executive Incentive Plan 1 LP - Florida
Woodbridge Fund I LLC - Florida
Woodbridge Overhead Funding LLC - Florida
Stratsone Program GP LLC - Delaware
Stratstone Program Partnership I LLP - Delaware
Levitt Capital Trust I - Delaware
Levitt Capital Trust II - Delaware
Levitt Capital Trust III - Delaware
Levitt Capital Trust IV - Delaware

Subsidiaries of Levitt Commercial, LLC
Levitt Commercial Andrews, LLC - Florida
Levitt Commercial Boynton Commerce Center, LLC - Florida
Levitt Commercial High Ridge II, LLC - Florida
Levitt Commercial High Ridge, LLC - Florida
Levitt Commercial Sawgrass, LLC - Florida
Levitt Commercial Development, LLC - Florida
Levitt Commercial Construction, LLC - Florida
Levitt Village at Victoria Park, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Core Communities, LLC
Core Commercial Group, LLC - Florida
Core Commercial Realty, LLC - Florida
Core Communities of South Carolina, LLC - So. Carolina
Horizons Acquisition 7, LLC - Florida
Lake Charles Development Company, LLC - Florida
Somerset Realty, LLC - Florida
St. Lucie Farms, LLC - Florida
Tradition Brewery, LLC - Florida
Tradition Construction, LLC - Florida
Tradition Outfitters, LLC - Florida
Tradition Title Company, LLC - Florida
Tradition Village Center, LLC - Florida
Core Development Company, LLC - Mississippi
Core Asset Advisors, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Core Commercial Group, LLC
The Landing Holding Company, LLC - Florida
Landing Phase II, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Core Commercial Realty, LLC
Tradition Realty, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Tradition Realty, LLC
Tradition Referral, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Core Communities of South Carolina, LLC
Tradition of South Carolina Commercial Development, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition of South Carolina Construction, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition of South Carolina Commercial Development Company, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition of South Carolina Irrigation Company, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition Hilton Head Realty, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition of South Carolina Village Center, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition National Golf Club, LLC - South Carolina
Tradition Hilton Head, LLC - South Carolina

Subsidiaries of The Landing Holding Company, LLC
The Landing at Tradition Development Company, LLC - Florida
Subsidiaries of Bluegreen Corporation
BBCV Receivables-Q 2010, LLC - Delaware
Big Cedar JV Interiors, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Asset Management Corporation - Delaware
Bluegreen Beverage, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Communities, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Communities of Georgia, LLC - Georgia
Bluegreen Communities of Georgia Realty, Inc. - Georgia
Bluegreen Communities of Texas, LP - Delaware
Bluegreen Corporation - Massachusetts
Bluegreen Corporation of Tennessee - Delaware
Bluegreen Golf Clubs, Inc. - Delaware
Bluegreen Guaranty Corporation - Florida
Bluegreen Holding Corporation (Texas) - Delaware
Bluegreen Interiors, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Louisiana, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Nevada, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen New Jersey, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Properties N.V. - Aruba
Bluegreen Properties of Virginia, Inc. - Delaware
Bluegreen Purchasing & Design, Inc. - Florida
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation III - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation V - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation VI - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation VII - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation VIII - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation IX - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation X - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation XI - Delaware
Bluegreen Receivables Finance Corporation XII - Delaware
Bluegreen Resorts International, Inc. - Delaware
Bluegreen Resorts of Canada, Inc. - Canada
Bluegreen Resorts Management, Inc. - Delaware
Bluegreen Servicing LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Southwest Land, Inc. - Delaware
Bluegreen Southwest One, L.P. - Delaware
Bluegreen Table Rock, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Timeshare Finance Corporation I - Delaware
Bluegreen Treasury Services, LLC - Delaware
Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. - Florida
BRF Corporation 2007-A - Delaware
BRFC 2008-A, LLC - Delaware
BRFC 2009-A, LLC - Delaware
BRFC 2010-A, LLC - Delaware
BRFC III Deed Corporation - Delaware
BRFC-Q 2010, LLC - Delaware
The Bridges Club Management, LLC - Texas
Bridges Golf Private Club, Inc. - Texas
BXG Construction, LLC - Delaware
BXG Legacy 2010, LLC - Delaware
BXG Mineral Holdings, LLC - Delaware
BXG Realty, Inc. - Delaware
BXG Realty Tenn, Inc. - Tennessee
Catawba Falls, LLC - North Carolina
Colorful Skies, LLC - Delaware
The Communities at Havenwood, LLC - Texas
The Communities at Lake Ridge, LLC - Texas
The Communities at Saddle Creek, LLC - Texas
The Communities at Sugar Tree, LLC - Texas
Encore Rewards, Inc. - Delaware
Family Fun Company, LLC - Delaware
Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. - Florida
Jordan Lake Preserve Corporation - North Carolina
King Oaks, LLC - Delaware
King Oaks at College Station, LLC - Texas
Lake Ridge Realty, Inc. - Texas
Leisure Capital Corporation - Vermont
Leisure Communication Network, Inc. - Delaware
Leisurepath, Inc. - Florida
Managed Assets Corporation - Delaware
Mystic Shores at Canyon Lake, LLC - Texas
New England Advertising Corporation - Vermont
Outdoor Traveler Destinations, LLC - Florida
Peachtree Real Estate Advisory Services, LLC - Delaware
Pinnacle Vacations, Inc. - Delaware
Resort Title Agency, Inc. - Florida
SC Holdco, LLC - Delaware
Select Connections, LLC - Delaware
Sugar Tree on The Brazos, LLC - Delaware
Texas Homesite Realty, Inc. - Texas
Travelheads, Inc. - Florida
The Vineyard at Vintage Oaks, LLC - Texas
Vintage Oaks at The Vineyard, LLC - Delaware

Subsidiaries of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
BankAtlantic US
BA-HD, LLC - Florida
BA-TOL, LLC - Florida
ProMotion Sports & Entertainment, LLC - Florida
BBC Capital Trust II - Delaware
BBC Capital Statutory Trust III - Connecticut
BBC Capital Statutory Trust IV - Connecticut
BBC Capital Trust V - Connecticut
BBC Capital Trust VI - Delaware
BBC Capital Statutory Trust VII - Connecticut
BBC Capital Trust VIII - Delaware
BBC Capital Trust IX - Delaware
BBC Capital Statutory Trust X - Connecticut
BBC Capital Trust XI - Delaware
BBC Capital Trust XII - Delaware
BBX Capital Trust 2007 I(A) - Delaware
BBX Capital Trust 2007 II(A) - Delaware
BankAtlantic Bancorp Partners, Inc. - Florida
Risk Services Group, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Partners Inc.
Heartwood Partners 1, LLC - Florida
Heartwood Partners 2, LLC - Florida
Heartwood Partners 3, LLC - Florida
Heartwood Partners 4, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of BankAtlantic
Banc Servicing Center, LLC - Florida
BankAtlantic Factors, LLC - Florida
BA Community Development Corporation - Delaware
BA Equity Ventures, LLC - Florida
BA Financial Services, LLC - Florida
BAH Corp. - Delaware
BankAtlantic Leasing Inc. - Florida
BankAtlantic Mortgage, LLC - Florida
BankAtlantic Mortgage Partners, Inc. - Florida
Fidelity Service, LLC - Florida
Fidelity Tax, LLC - Florida
Hammock Homes, LLC - Florida
FT Properties, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 2, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 3, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 4, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 7, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 11, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 13, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 14, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 16, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 18, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 19, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 20, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 21, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 22, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 23, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 24, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 30, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 31, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 32, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 33, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 34, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 35, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 36, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 37, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 38, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 39, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 40, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 41, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 42, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 43, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 44, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 45, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 46, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 47, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 48, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 49, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 50, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 51, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 52, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 53, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 54, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 55, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 56, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 57, LLC -Florida
Heartwood 58, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 59, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 60, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 61, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 62, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 63, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 64, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 65, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 66, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 67, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 68, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 69, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 70, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 71, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 72, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 73, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 74, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 75, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 76, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 77, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 78, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 79, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 80, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 81, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 82, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 83, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 84, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 85, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 86, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 87, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 88, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 90, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 91, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 91-1, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 91-2, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 91-3, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 91-4, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 92, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 93, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 94, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 95, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 96, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 97, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 98, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 99, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 100, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 101, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 102, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 103, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 104, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 105, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 106, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 107, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 108, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 109, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 110, LLC - Florida
Heartwood 111, LLC - Florida
Sunrise Atlantic, LLC - Florida
Palm River Development Co., Inc. - Florida
Palm River Realty, Inc. - Florida
Professional Valuation Services, LLC - Florida
Heartwood Holdings, Inc. - Florida
Leasing Technology, Inc. - Florida

Subsidiaries of BA Equity Ventures, LLC
BA-GR, LLC - Florida
BA-SL, LLC - Florida

Subsidiaries of Palm River Development Co., Inc.
River Club of Vero Beach, LLC - Florida

http://sec.edgar-online.com/bfc-financial-corp/10-k-annual-report/2011/04/08/section38.aspx

[Huggs]

Took a ride today.  Spent a couple of hours in Tradition.  Funny thing, we didn't spot any cows this time, no dilapated buildings, certainly nothing that was "blighted" along Community Blvd. 

There are no roads deteriorating, no cracking, no weeds spouting through them, or anything of that nature.  (Come visit my road - it is quite a different story!)

I do have one question.  Who paid for all of the pedestrian lighting along Village Parkway through Tradition to match the pedestrian lighting on Crosstown Parkway?

I am convinced that this area should NOT BE DECLARED A CRA. 

I wonder how all of the other citizens of our county feel about supporting this boondoggle in the making.

[Carl]

Who paid for all of the pedestrian lighting along Village Parkway through Tradition to match the pedestrian lighting on Crosstown Parkway?

Besides the taxpayer, what are the choices?

My biggest "you're kidding me, right?" moment comes every
time I see this justification clause from our "BIG city" leaders:

1.  Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the findings of such conditions;

and I keep thinking, that used to be a good rationale back
when an area meeting this definition STOOD OUT in comparison
to its surroundings, which were always appreciating in value. It
is no longer an exception to the rule, it IS the rule!

The more I read, the more the phrase "legalized corruption"
starts to sound about right. Port St. Lucie logic makes sense
once you fall down the rabbit hole.

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Decided to put the parcels in this topic as well being they coincide with the pictorial of the Southern Grove area.

A CLOSER LOOK AT AN EXCERPT OF 2011 RECORDS...
(page 6 of back-up document)
http://psl.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=6&event_id=467&meta_id=67145

Property within the Southern Grove CRA Proposal area

Parcel ID: 431550000030005 - Tradition Commercial Ass. - R/W ST RDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000030005 (4.47 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Open Space Tract 1
(Abuts Mann RC, Martin Memorial Acquistion, City of Port St Lucie, Oregon Health / Science University and Tradition Research parcels)

Parcel ID: 431550000040002 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - RVRS LKS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000040002 (27.31 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Water Mgmt Tract 1

Parcel ID: 431550000140005 - City of Port St Lucie - OFFC BLDG (land use) [Torrey Pines]
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000140005 (20 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 6
(Abuts Mann RC & Oregon Health/Science University parcel)

Parcel ID: 431550000050009 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - RVRS LKS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000050009 (18.17 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4

Parcel ID: 431550200080006 - Oregon Health/Science University - Vacant Commercial (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200080006 (8 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Parcel 4
(Abuts City of Port St Lucie & Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC parcel) (lake)

Parcel ID: 431550200090003 - Tradition Research Park LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200090003 (ag credit) 7.85 acres
Southern Grove Plat #8 Parcel 5 (Ag credit $202,312)
(Abuts Oregon Health/Science University & Horizons St Lucie Dev II parcel)

Parcel ID: 431550200100003 - Tradition Research Park LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200100003 (21.81 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Parcel 6 (Ag credit $539,252)
(Abuts Horizons St Lucie Dev II - parcel parallel to I-95)

Parcel ID: 431570000010005 - City of Port St Lucie - Municipal Property (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000010005 (0.5 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Utility site 1 (Community Blvd)
(Across from Riverland/Kennedy parcel)

Parcel ID: 431570000020002 - City of Port St Lucie - Municipal Property (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000020002 (0.5 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Utility site 2 (Village Pky)
(Across from VGTI - Discovery Blvd)
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Parcel ID: 431550100020001 - Tradition Commercial Assn Inc - POA  (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550100020001 (1.23 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #6 Open Space Tract 1
(Abuts Westchester CDD 1 & Southern Grove CDD parcels)

Parcel ID: 431550100030008 - Southern Grove CDD - POA (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550100030008 (3.74 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #6 Water Mgmt Tract 2-A
(Abuts St Lucie Hospitality/Tradition & Tradition Commercial Assn Inc Parcel)

Parcel ID: 431550000050009 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - RVRS LKS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000050009 (18.17 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Water Mgmt Tract 2

Parcel ID: 431550100050002 - St Lucie Hospitality/Tradition - HTLS MTLS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550100050002 (13.45 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #6 Parcel 9-A

Parcel ID: 431550100010004 - Tradition Commercial Assn Inc - R/W ST RDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550100010004 (2.44 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #6 Tract PR-1 
(Roadway dividing Mann & St Lucie Hospitality/Tradition parcels)

Parcel ID: 431550100040005 - Martin Memorial Acquisitions - Vacant Commercial (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550100040005 (20 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #6 Parcel 8-A 
(Abuts Mann RC, Tradition Comercial Assn Inc, St Lucie Hospitality and Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC parcels)

Parcel ID: 431550000150002 - Mann RC LLC - Vacant Commercial (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000150002 (22.34 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 7
(Abuts Tradition Commercial Assn Inc, City of Port St Lucie and Martin Memorial Acquisition parcels)

Parcel ID: 431550000090007 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000090007 (71.54 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 2  (Ag credit $1,910,225)
(Abuts Community Blvd, Tradition Pkwy, Village Blvd - across from Southern Grove CDD parcel)

Parcel ID: 431550000100007 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000100007 (33.72 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 3 (Ag credit $900,324)
(Abuts Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC, Community Blvd and Village Pkwy - across from Mann RC)

Parcel ID: 431550000110004 - Grande Palms At Tradition II - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000110004 (20 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 4 (Ag credit $534,028)
(Abuts Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC, Community Blvd & Village Pkwy - across from City of Port St Lucie parcel abutting Mann RC)

Parcel ID: 431550000120001 - Grande Palms At Tradition I - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000120001 (20 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 4A (Ag credit $534,000)
(Abuts Grande Palms at Tradition II, Community Blvd & Village Pkwy - across from City of Port St Lucie parcel abutting Mann and Oregon Health/Science University parcel)

Parcel ID: 431550200050005 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200050005 (1.39 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Parcel 1 (Ag credit $37,113)
(Abuts City of Port St Lucie, Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC, Village Pkwy near Tract 2)

Parcel ID: 431550200060002 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200060002 (1.61 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Parcel 2 (Ag credit $47,012)
(Abuts Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC, Village Pkwy and Discovery Way)

Parcel ID: 431550200070009 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200070009 (5.26 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Parcel 3 (Ag credit $127,292)
(Abuts Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC, City of Port St Lucie, Oregon Health/Science University and Discovery Way)

Parcel ID: 431570000270106 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000270106 (18.01 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Part of Parcel 29 corner of Parcel 26 (Ag credit $273,813)
(Sliver of land that abuts Discovery Way and Tradition Research Park - across from VGTI)

Parcel ID: 431550200030001 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200030001 (9.61 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Water Management Tract No 1 (Ag credit $237,607)
(Abuts Oregon Health/Science University, Traditon Commercial Assn Inc & Tradition Research Park near Discovery Way)

Parcel ID: 431570000030009 - City of Port St Lucie - Mncpal Prop (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000030009 (0.5 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Utility site 3A
(within Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC sliver of land that abuts Discover Way and Tradition Research Park)

Parcel ID: 431550200020004 - Tradition Commercial Assn Inc - UNCLSFD ACRG (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200020004 (0.18 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Open Space Tract No. 2
(Abuts Tradition Research Park & Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC parallel to I-95)

Parcel ID: 431550200040008 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - RVRS LKS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550200040008 (0.18 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #8 Water Management Tract No. 2
(Abuts Tradition Research Park, Tradition Commercial Assn Inc & Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - parallel to I-95)

Parcel ID: 431570000250009 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000250009 (134.71 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 24 (Ag credit $2,047,592)
(Abuts Riverland/Kennedy parcel, Discovery Way, Village Pkwy)

Parcel ID: 431550000060006 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - UNCLSFD ACRG (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000060006 (0.94 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Conservation Tract 10
(Abuts Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC, TownPark Master Assn Inc - near Community Blvd and Minto TownPark)

Parcel ID: 431550000080000 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000080000 (60.6 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 1 (Ag credit $1,618,020)
(Abuts TownPark Master Assn Inc, Community Blvd & Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC)

Parcel ID: 431550000070003 - Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC - UNCLSFD ACRG (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431550000070003 (5.06 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Conservation Tract 21
(Abuts Westchester CDD 1, Horizons St Lucie Dev LLC along Community Blvd, City of Port St Lucie Parcel)

Parcel ID: 431570000270003 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000270003 (464.8 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 26 (Ag credit $70,650,666)
(Abuts Village Pkwy - borders along I-95)

Parcel ID: 431570000080004 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000080004 (0.86 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 4
(Parcel within Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 26 - PSL Acquisition I LLC)

Parcel ID: 431570000090001 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000090001 (0.58 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 5
(Parcel within Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 26 - PSL Acquisition I LLC)

Parcel ID: 431570000040006 - Port St Lucie - Mncpal Prop (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000040006 (0.5 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Utility Site 4
(Parcel within Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 26 - PSL Acquisition I LLC)

Parcel ID: 431570000260006 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000260006 (228.24 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 25 (Ag credit $3,469,248)
(Abuts Riverland/Kennedy parcel, Village Pkwy across from Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 26)

Parcel ID: 431570000190004 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000190004 (32.4 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 15
(Within Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 25 - between Riverland/Kennedy parcel & Community Blvd)

Parcel ID: 431570000180007 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000180007 (5.65 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 14
(Within Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 25 - between Riverland/Kennedy parcel & Community Blvd near Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 25 Conservation Tract 15)

Parcel ID: 431570000060000 - City of Port St Lucie - Mncpal Prop (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000060000 (0.5 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Utility Site 6
(Within Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 25 - between Riverland/Kennedy parcel & Community Blvd)

Parcel ID: 431570000340005 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000340005 (413.46 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #4 Parcel 31 (Ag credit $6,284,592)
(Abuts Village Pkwy - below Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 26 near Utility Site 4)

Parcel ID: 431570000120005 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000120005 (1.84 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 8
(Near Riverland/Kennedy parcel)

Parcel ID: 431532300030002 - City of Port St Lucie - R/W ST RDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431532300030002 (25.58 acres)
(Parallel to Riverland/Kennedy parcel)

Parcel ID: 431532300010008 - City of Port St Lucie - R/W ST RDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431532300010008 (25.2 acres)
(Parallel to Riverland/Kennedy parcel)

Parcel ID: 431570000290007 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000290007 (361.03 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 27 (Ag credit $5,487,656)
(Land between Riverland/Kennedy and Village Pkwy)

Parcel ID: 431570000220008 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000220008 (37.31 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 17
(Within parcel Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 27)

Parcel ID: 431570000200004 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELAND (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000200004 (48.07 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 16

Parcel ID: 431570000290007 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000290007 (361.03 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 27 (Ag credit $5,487,656)

Parcel ID: 431570000110008 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000110008 (0.83 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 7

Parcel ID: 431570000140009 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000140009 (1.02 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 10

Parcel ID: 431570000150006 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000150006 (0.71 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 11

Parcel ID: 431570000230005 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000230005 (25 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 18

Parcel ID: 431570000210001 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000210001 (2.3 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 16A

Parcel ID: 431570000300007 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - ORCHRD GRV (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000300007 (440.68 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 28 (Ag credit $6,698,336)

Parcel ID: 431570000340005 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000340005 (413.46 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 31 (Ag credit $6,284,592)

Parcel ID: 431570000330008 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000330008 (298.37 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 30 (Ag credit $4,535,224)

Parcel ID: 431570000170000 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000170000 (3.97 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 13

Parcel ID: 431570000320001 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000320001 (387.68 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 29 (Ag credit $5,892,736)

Parcel ID: 431570000310004 - PSL Acquisitions I LLC - GRZNG SLD CP (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000310004 (5.0 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Parcel 28A (Ag credit $76,000)

Parcel ID: 433433300010008 - South FLA Water Mgmt Dist - R/W ST RDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=433433300010008 (47.63 acres)

Parcel ID: 433333300010005 - South FLA Water Mgmt Dist - R/W ST RDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=433333300010005 (48.84 acres)
(Abuts Riverland/Kennedy)

Parcel ID: 431570000160003 - Tradition Community Assn Inc - WASTELANDS (land use)
http://www.paslc.org/prc.asp?prclid=431570000160003 (41.3 acres)
Southern Grove Plat #3 Conservation Tract 12

*** Notice the WASTELANDS are conveniently CONSERVATION TRACTS. ***

[straightfwd]

The Southern Grove CRA Proposal is only the beginning -- it opens the door for CRA extension into the Riverland/Kennedy and Wilson Grove area.

THE SOUTHWEST PROJECT

Roadway
The Southwest Project consists of the construction of roadway, potable water, wastewater and stormwater improvements, as described below, within the benefit of properties within the Southwest Annexation SAD No. 1 (the "Southwest Project")

Contribution of $38,500,000 to the construction for the Becker Interchange at I-95
Contribution of $5,100,000 to the construction for the Tradition/Gatlin Boulevard Interchange at I-95 modifications project, including the expansion from four to six lanes and the FDOT approval.

Wastewater
Contribution of $2.268,878 to the construction costs of a new Glades Wastewater Repump Station
The design, construction of 16" wastewater force main along Village Pkwy from Tradition Blvd o Becker Rd.
The design, construction of a triple lift station, collection system to serve Southern Grove Development Plat #4

The estimated total capital cost of the Southwest Project being funded by the proceeds of the Southwest Assessment Bonds, the City is making a substantial investment in capital projects which will benefit the Development. Included among the capital projects which the City has contracted for are approximately $7 million in  improvements for the Becker Interchange at I-95, approximately $5 million in improvements for the Tradition/Gatlin Interchange at I-95, more than $2 million in potable water system improvements and a $40 million investment in the Torrey Pines Facility.

THE DEVELOPMENT
 The Southwest Project will provide a majority of the infrastructure for the 3,606 acre Southern Grove Development of Regional Impact (the "Development"), which comprises a portion of the Tradition Florida master-planned community and projected to be constructed over a 25 year period. The early stages of the Development will be primarily commercial in nature. The Development, which is the second phase of the Tradition Florida master-planned community, is the only portion of the Tradition Florida master-planned community subject to assessments of the Southwest Annexation SAD No. 1. The Tradition DRI, Southern Grove DRI and Western Grove DRI make up the three phases of the Tradition Florida master-planned community. The Development features a center for a burgeoning life sciences cluster that includes the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies (the "Torrey Pines Facility"), the Florida Center for Innovation and a proposed Martin Memorial Health Systems hospital, which recently received Certificate of Need approval from the State of Florida. This location offers optimal opportunities for scientific collaboration and clinical trials. Also in close proximity, including 250 acres controlled by the City of Port St Lucie, which could easily accomodate over 5.4 million square feet of associated industries.

The Development was annexed into the City in 2004 and the Development Order (DO) was approved by the City in September of 2006.

http://emma.msrb.org/MS265820-MS241128-MD470727.pdf

More bonds will be issued in the foreseeable future. What lender in their right mind is going to welcome these guys with open arms when it comes to obtaining funds? What are they going to use as collateral, besides the backs of every taxpayer? The vast majority of the land in the Southern Grove area falls under the agricultural category. The acreage consists of WASTELAND, MNCPL PROP, GRZNG SLD CP, UNCLSSFD, R/W ST RDS, POA and a few VACANT COMMERCIAL parcels. The Property Appraiser is being awfully generous with the Ag Credits. For the area being awfully "blighted" it certainly appears that the parcels are receiving in Ag Credits close to the amount that Core Communities a/k/a New Horizons St Lucie had invested per acre in purchasing the land.

[straightfwd]

RESOLUTION 07-R94

A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 07-75 OF THE CITY OF PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA, ENACTED ON JUNE 11, 2007, AS AMENDED, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007B (SOUTHWEST ANNEXATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT), IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEEDING $250,000,000; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST SERIES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT EXCEEDING $155,000,000 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007B (SOUTHWEST ANNEXATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1); PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS AT NEGOTIATED SALE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DETERMINE DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVER OF A LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE BONDS AND OF CERTIFICATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO THE DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; ESTABLISHING THE BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM PROVISIONS FOR THE BONDS; APPOINTING A BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUE-UP AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTION AND THE EXECUTION OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO THE DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA:
http://emma.msrb.org/MS265820-MS241128-MD470727.pdf
(pg 265-277)

[Kerry]

Ahhh this brings back the days when we were wealthy and could afford to spend lavishly.  Wine women and song was our motto!  What the hell were they thinking????

[Huggs]

Ahhh this brings back the days when we were wealthy and could afford to spend lavishly.  Wine women and song was our motto!  What the hell were they thinking????

I'm thinking, they are still thinking, there is another $94 million +/- to be issued from that bond!  Just saying.......

[straightfwd]

There are two meetings scheduled for this upcoming Monday, October 17, 2011.

GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE CORPORATION meeting @ 1:45pm (immediately following Board of Zoning Appeal meeting @ 1:30pm)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL meeting @ 2pm (immediately following Governmental Finance Corporation meeting @ 1:45pm)

Will be interesting to see if the Southern Grove CRA Proposal is any part of the agenda.

[Huggs]

I took another leisurely drive around the proposed CRA zone yesterday, and NOTHING has changed.  Couldn't even find one cow grazing.  Did see some utility workers yesterday and could easily pick out the supervisors!  lol

But, the "use it or lose it" aspect of this?  And that things were "quickly deteriorating within the Grove?"  NAH.  I just don't see it, but I do see where the kids have been street racing.