Legislation Details

File #: 26-0995   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 7/28/2026 Final action:
Title: REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT ON COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF STUART FOR USE BY THE AIRPORT OPERATIONS BUILDING AT MARTIN COUNTY AIRPORT, WITHAM FIELD
Attachments: 1. Location Map.pdf, 2. Utility Easement Agreement.pdf, 3. Exhibit A.pdf

PLACEMENT: Consent

TITLE:

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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT ON COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF STUART FOR USE BY THE AIRPORT OPERATIONS BUILDING AT MARTIN COUNTY AIRPORT, WITHAM FIELD

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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This is a request for permission to grant a Utility Easement on County-owned property at Martin County Airport, Witham Field, to the City of Stuart to allow for utility related services to the Airport Operations Building located on SE Airport Road, City of Stuart.

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DEPARTMENT: Public Works                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP                     

                     Title:                     Real Property Manager                     

REQUESTED BY: Andrew McBean, C.M., Airport Director                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

1.                     Utility Easement drafted by:

                     City of Stuart

 

2.                     Parties to the Easement:                     

                     Martin County - Grantor

                     City of Stuart - Grantee

 

3.                     Purpose of the Easement:                     

Provide utility related services to the Airport Operations Building on County-owned property at Witham Field

 

4.                     New/Renewal/Modification:

                     New

 

5.                     Duration:

                     Perpetual                                                                                                         

 

6.                     Benefits to Martin County:                     

Provide utility related services to the Airport Operations Building on County-owned property at Witham Field

  

7.                     Cost to Martin County:

                     None

 

The City of Stuart is requesting a Utility Easement for utility related services on SE Airport Road within the Martin County Airport parcel for the Airport Operations Building. 

 

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 Airport Operations Building.

3.                     The existence and location of the easement will not interfere with the use by County of the County property.

4.                     There is no consideration to be paid for the easement as it will provide for utility services needed on County-owned property.

5.                     The City of Stuart will cooperate in moving the easement if the County should require.

 

A sketch and legal description for the Utility Easement has been provided to, reviewed, and approved by the County Surveying Division.

 

ISSUES:

 

The Utility Easement will be brought before the City of Stuart City Commission for approval once granted and executed by the Board of County Commissioners.

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

The item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, and staff have identified and addressed legal risks and developed strategies for legal defensibility, as applicable.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

Move that the Board (i) grant a Utility Easement to the City of Stuart on County-owned property, in compliance with Section 139.50, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, for utility related service for the Airport Operations Building at Martin County Airport, Witham Field, in the City of Stuart and (ii) authorize the Chair to execute all documents necessary to complete this transaction.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide direction to staff.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     


ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other: Utility Easement