PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT AN EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR UTILITY SERVICES AT THE NEW REIMAGINING EDUCATION AND CAREER HELP (REACH) CENTER AT THE MARTIN COUNTY AIRPORT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
FPL has requested approval of an Underground Easement on the northwest side of SE Airport Road at the Martin County Airport, for extension of services to the new REACH Center, located in Building 17 between Daher and Liberator/BARD, 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, Airport Director
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easement drafted by:
Florida Power & Light
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
Provide electrical service extension on the northwest side of SE Airport Road for the REACH Center, building 17
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electrical service to the REACH Center
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
FPL requested an Easement for extension of electrical service on the northwest side of SE Airport Road on the Martin County Airport parcel, Building 17, which is for the new REACH Center.
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 REACH Center.
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 by FPL for the easement, as the extension of service is needed for County purposes.
5. FPL has agreed to cooperate in moving the easement if the County should require.
A sketch and legal description for the FPL Easement has been reviewed and approved by the County Surveyor.
ISSUES:
None
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board (i) grant Florida Power & Light Company, a Utility Easement on County-owned property, in compliance with Section 139.50, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, for extension of service on the northwest side of SE Airport Road at the Martin County Airport for the new REACH Center and (ii) authorize the Chair to execute all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff with alternative action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
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Funding Source |
County Funds |
Non-County Funds |
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Recording Fees (approximate) |
$35.50 |
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Subtotal |
$35.50 |
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Project Total |
$35.50 |
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
☒Other: Easement
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