Legislation Details

File #: 24-1205   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action:
Title: REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOBE SOUND TRAIN STATION LOCATED ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
Attachments: 1. Location.pdf, 2. UE and Exhibit.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOBE SOUND TRAIN STATION LOCATED ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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FPL has requested approval of a Utility Easement for the relocation of power poles and extension of electrical service along the west side of the County owned parcel, at the corner of SE Athena Street and the abandoned right of way of SE Vulcan Avenue, for the Hobe Sound Train Station Project (Project).
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Florida Power & Light Company

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

1. Easement template by:
Florida Power & Light

2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee

3. Purpose of the Easement:
Relocation of power lines and extension of electrical service located on the west side of the Hobe Sound Train Station parcel

4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New

5. Duration:
Perpetual

6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electrical service for the Hobe Sound Train Station Project

7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs

FPL has requested a Utility Easement for the relocation of power poles and extension of electrical service along the west side of the Hobe Sound Train Station parcel located north of SE Athena Street.

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 needed service for the new Hobe Sound Train Station.
3. The existence and location of the easement will not interfere with the use by County of the County property.
4. There is no c...

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