In December of 2023, representatives from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. contacted the Clay County School Board’s Planning department seeking approval to develop 72 single family dwelling units homes on a 6.80 acre tract of land at 1586/1594 Baxley Road, Middleburg, FL 32068 in unincorporated Clay County, Florida.  It was determined “inadequate capacity (student stations) at Coppergate Elementary School and contiguous elementary schools” specifically, 19 elementary school student stations, resulting in a net deficiency of 18 student stations due to three existing dwelling currently on the properties.

In accordance with the Clay County Interlocal Agreement for Coordinated Planning (CCIA), to mitigate the deficiency, a PSM Agreement may be entered into between the School Board and the Developer. Negotiations between the School Board’s Planning department and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc, in accordance with CCIA's calculation methodology, resulted in a mutually agreeable resolution. The sum of $613,830.42 would be paid to the School Board’s impact fee account to mitigate the capacity deficit. In return, the School District would ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate the elementary school students generated by the project.

No action would result in a School Board Concurrency Reservation Denial Letter (SCDL).  In effect, The Clay County Board of County Commissioners would deny approval of the Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, development.

The School Board approved previous PSM Agreements in the past.

It is expected the School Board will approve the PSM Agreement and forward it to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners for their approval.

Ensure fiscal responsibility through the effective management of district operations in an effort to maximize available resources necessary to provide an environment that is safe, efficient, and conducive to learning.

Approve the Clay County School Board, Clay County, and Forestar Real Estate Group, Inc. PSM Agreement.