Martin County

File #: 21-0472   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/9/2021 Final action:
Title: REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR ADDED ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY FOR STUART JET CENTER AT WITHAM FIELD
Attachments: 1. FPL-SJC.pdf, 2. FPL Easement Stuart Jet.pdf, 3. 14-068 SJC UTILITY ESMT.pdf

PLACEMENT: Consent

TITLE:

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REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR ADDED ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY FOR STUART JET CENTER AT WITHAM FIELD

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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FPL has requested approval of an easement for electrical service required by Stuart Jet Center for their west campus parcel at Witham Field.

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DEPARTMENT: Public Works                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP                     

                     Title:                     Real Property Manager                     

REQUESTED BY: George Stokus, Assistant County Administrator                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

1.                     Agreement drafted by:                     Florida Power & Light

 

2.                     Parties to the agreement:                     Martin County - Grantor

                                                                                    FPL - Grantee

 

3.                     Purpose of the agreement:                     Provide electrical service for Stuart Jet Center at Witham Field

 

4.                     New/Renewal/Modified:                     New

 

5.                     Duration:                                                               Perpetual

 

6.                     Benefits to Martin County:                     Additional electrical service at Witham Field for Stuart Jet Center

 

7.                     Cost to Martin County:                     Minimal recording costs

 

FPL has requested a Utility Easement for added underground electrical service on County owned property at Witham Field in Stuart. 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 will facilitate provisions of the utility’s service on the entire County parcel for airport operations and will provide added value for future public use of the facility. 

2.                     The new underground service will provide the needed connection for service along the Stuart Jet Center west parcel. 

3.                     The easement will not interfere with use of the County property.

4.                     The easement is to be placed along the west side of the Stuart Jet Center parcel, which will provide greater access to future connectivity within Witham Field.

5.                     There is no consideration to be paid by FPL for this easement.

6.                     FPL has agreed to cooperate in moving the easement if the County should require. 

 

A sketch and legal description for the Utility Easement has been provided and reviewed 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 the Board grant Florida Power & Light Company the utility easement and authorize the Chair to execute any and 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

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other:     

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