Winter Haven, Polk County Partner on $1.4M Conservation Land Purchase

The Winter Haven City Commission approved an Interlocal Agreement with Polk County Board of County Commissioners for the joint acquisition and permanent conservation of the Astute Property. The City will purchase the land for $1.4 million, with Polk County reimbursing $600,000 upon the conveyance and recording of a long-term conservation easement. The property will be protected for conservation, water quality, and public recreation use.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$600,000 (County reimbursement), $1,400,000 (purchase price)

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Agreement will expire one year from the Effective Date or upon closing of the purchase transaction, whichever is sooner.

Renewal date

2026-11-17

Renewal

No stated renewal; agreement expires one year from effective date or upon closing, whichever is sooner.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Winter Haven City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet November 2025

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Winter Haven?

Polk County Board of County Commissioners was awarded this government contract by City of Winter Haven, as recorded on November 24, 2025. The contract value is $600,000 (County reimbursement), $1,400,000 (purchase price).

How much is the Polk County Board of County Commissioners contract with City of Winter Haven worth?

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners contract with City of Winter Haven is valued at $600,000 (County reimbursement), $1,400,000 (purchase price).

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Winter Haven City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet November 2025 (AgendaPacket), dated November 24, 2025 from City of Winter Haven. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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