PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EIGHT (8) UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE RIO IXORA WATER AND SEWER PROJECT IN JENSEN BEACH
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution accepting and approving 8 Utility Easements for the Rio NE Ixora Drive water and sewer project. This project will run south of NE Dixie Highway along NE Ixora Drive in Jensen Beach.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Sam Amerson, Utilities and Solid Waste Director
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Utility Easement Prepared by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easements:
Property owners, Grantors
Martin County, Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easements:
Provide water and sewer connections along NE Ixora Drive
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of new Utility Easements into the County's Utility Network
7. Cost to Martin County:
Title work and recording fees not to exceed $15,000.
The Utilities and Solid Waste Department has requested water and sewer connections for properties along NE Ixora Drive. The property owners have consented to the connections. The estimated value of the water and sewer services is approximately $9,300 per lot, and these lots fall within the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
In February 2024, Real Property sent out the Utility Easements (UEs). However, these easements were not executed and returned until August 2024. Due to the delay and subsequent necessary changes to the parcels and UEs, revised easements were sent to the representatives of NE Ixora Drive for re-signing. Attached to this agenda are samples of the UEs that are ready for recording.
Given the timelines and potential changes, staff is requesting the Board's approval of the project and the adoption of a resolution listing all...
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