PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTH MARTIN REGIONAL UTILITY (SMRU) FOR CURRENT UTILITY ASSETS LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF ABANDONED SE VULCAN IN HOBE SOUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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SMRU has requested approval of a Utility Easement for assets currently located along the west side of the abandoned right of way of SE Vulcan Avenue extending to the corner at SE Saturn Street in Hobe Sound.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: South Martin Regional Utility
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easement drafted by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
SMRU d/b/a Town of Jupiter Island - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
Provide easement for existing SMRU utilities located in the abandoned right of way
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Continued utility service for the citizens of Hobe Sound
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
On April 30, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the abandonment of the southern portion of SE Vulcan Avenue to the corner of SE Saturn Street in Hobe Sound. Staff coordinated with SMRU to address their utility assets that exist within the abandoned right of way and offer a Utility Easement to provide continued service. The Board is asked to approve a Utility Easement to SMRU.
In compliance with Section 139.50 General Ordinances, Martin County Code, prior to granting this easement, the Board must consider the following:
1. The easement facilitates provisions of the utility's service on the County-owned parcel and provides added value to the site.
2. The service promotes the general welfare by providing the continued service for SMRU equipment.
3. The existence and location of the easement will not interfere with the use by Co...
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