Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: August 25, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Luciana Mino, Assistant Manager
FROM: Joanna Baruk, Assistant Project Manager
CONTACT: Faye Lee, Administrative Assistant
PHONE: 407-836-7097
DIVISION: Real Estate Management Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Third Amendment to Contract for Purchase and Sale by and between Gary R. Culbertson and Carol T. Culbertson and Orange County and Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement by and between Orange County and Gary R. Culbertson and Carol T. Culbertson and authorization for the Manager or Assistant Manager of the Real Estate Management Division to approve written extensions for Lake Mary Jane / Isle of Pines (Parcel 112). District 4. (Real Estate Management Division)
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PROJECT: Lake Mary Jane / Isle of Pines (Parcel 112)
PURPOSE: To provide for access for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new drainage pipe necessary to improve stormwater conveyance and resolve existing flooding issues.
ITEM:
Third Amendment to Contract for Purchase and Sale
(Parcel 112)
Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement
BUDGET: N/A
REVENUE: None
FUNDS: N/A
APPROVALS:
Real Estate Management Division
County Attorney’s Office
Roads and Drainage Division
REMARKS: The Roads and Drainage Division requested the acquisition of the subject property to facilitate installation of new drainage infrastructure intended to improve stormwater conveyance and address ongoing flooding along South Lake Mary Jane Road. The Board approved the Contract for Purchase and Sale on April 7, 2026.
The Sellers have subsequently requested additional time to vacate the property following the closing. Public Works desires to complete the acquisition within the current fiscal year and is agreeable to allowing the Sellers to remain in possession for a limited period following the closing.
These agreements permit the Sellers to remain in possession for an initial period of 90 days following closing and establishes terms and conditions governing their temporary occupancy. The Third Amendment also authorizes the Manager or Assistant Manager of the Real Estate Management Division to approve written extensions, provided the total holdover period does not exceed six months.