9th Street Property

In May 2021, Catholic Charities, a non-for-profit philanthropic goals, submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) and draft concept plan to purchase the CRA property to complete the assembly of approximately 7 acres at the corner of Ninth and Main Street in downtown Immokalee. The concept plan includes a mix of uses including an urgent care facility; improved social services; community meeting room; administrative offices; retail space; and affordable housing. On May 24, 2022, the CRA directed staff to give at least 30 days public notice of its intent to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer approximately 1.96 acres of CRA-owned property at the corner of South 9th Street and W. Main Street in the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area in accordance with Section 163.380, Florida Statutes. 

The notice soliciting proposals from any party/parties interested in the purchase and development of the 1.96 parcel was published on May 27, 2022. The deadline to submit proposals was June 27, 2022. No additional proposals were received.  Notice of an Invitation for Proposals closed on Monday, June 27, 2022.   

No other proposals were received. On July 12, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA), accept the March 23, 2022, Letter of Intent submitted by Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. and authorize staff to obtain an appraisal, and bring back for Board consideration a negotiated Purchase Agreement to convey 1.96 acres of CRA owned property in the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. 

Appraisals have been completed for both parties, Seller and Buyer Representative are negotiating a Term Sheet Agreement for Sale and Purchase. A draft purchase agreement is under review by Catholic Charities and the Collier County Real Property Management Department. Negotiations are completed and a Purchase Agreement  will be presented to  the BCC on March 28, 2023 or April 11, 2023, subject to submittal processes for BCC Agenda.