PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FIFTY-FOOT (50’) UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2301 NW BRITT ROAD 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 a 50’ Utility Easement from Sorrell I. Strauss, as Trustee of the Trust Agreement of Sorrell I. Strauss, dated February 23, 1998, along the West side of the property located at 2301 NW Britt Road in Jensen Beach, to allow for the installation of water and sewer-related services and equipment to serve the North River Shores Tennis Club.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Samuel Amerson, Utilities and Solid Waste Director
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Utility Easement prepared by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easement:
Sorrell I. Strauss, as Trustee of the Trust Agreement of Sorrell I. Strauss, dated February 23, 1998, Grantor
Martin County, Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
To allow for water and sewer-related services and equipment to serve the North River Shores Tennis Club
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of a new easement to the County utility network
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fees
As part of the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program, the Utilities & Solid Waste Department has requested a 50’ Utility Easement from the owner of the property located at 2301 NW Britt Road in Jensen Beach. Adoption of the Resolution and acceptance of the Utility Easement will allow for the installation of water and sewer infrastructure to serve the North River Shores Tennis Club.
The Real Property Division has confirmed ownership of the easement premises in Sorrell I. Strauss, as Trustee of the Trust Agreement of Sorrell I. Strauss, dated February 23, 1998.
There are no mortgages or encumbrances on the easement premises.
Sec. 139.31 and 139.32, General Ordinances, Martin County Code require that any conveyance of an interest in land to Martin County for any public purpose shall be accepted and approved by Resolution from the Board of County Commissioners of Martin County.
ISSUES:
None
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This 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) adopt the Resolution accepting and approving the 50’ Utility Easement conveyed by Sorrell I. Strauss, as Trustee of the Trust Agreement of Sorrell I. Strauss, dated February 23, 1998, and (ii) authorize the Chair to execute any documents associated with this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff with alternative recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
Minimal recording fees paid by USD.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☒Resolution
☐Other: