What happens with the proceeds from the sale of surplus lands

Generally, proceeds from surplus land sales will be used to purchase lands that have water resource value than lands that were sold. Sale of P2000 lands are provided to the state and sale of Florida Forever lands can be used to purchase other lands with greater water resource value or for restoration or water resource development purposes identified in the District’s Florida Forever Annual Work Plan.

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1. Why is the District declaring some lands as surplus and then selling them?
2. What happens with the proceeds from the sale of surplus lands
3. Is there an amendment to the Florida Constitution that restricts the sale of public conservation lands?
4. What criteria are used in identifying surplus lands?
5. What about lands that contain archeological sites or habitat for listed species?
6. How are land holdings declared surplus?
7. Are surplus lands decisions made in a public meeting?
8. How will the District make the surplus lands available to members of the public that may be interested in buying them?
9. How much will the District charge for surplus lands?