PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOBE SOUND TRAIN STATION LOCATED ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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FPL has requested approval of a Utility Easement for the relocation of power poles and extension of electrical service along the west side of the County owned parcel, at the corner of SE Athena Street and the abandoned right of way of SE Vulcan Avenue, for the Hobe Sound Train Station Project (Project).
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Florida Power & Light Company
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easement template by:
Florida Power & Light
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
Relocation of power lines and extension of electrical service located on the west side of the Hobe Sound Train Station parcel
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electrical service for the Hobe Sound Train Station Project
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
FPL has requested a Utility Easement for the relocation of power poles and extension of electrical service along the west side of the Hobe Sound Train Station parcel located north of SE Athena Street.
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 new Hobe Sound Train Station.
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 relocation of power lines and 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 Utility Easement has been provided and reviewed.
ISSUES:
None
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, and legal staff have identified and addressed legal risks and developed strategies for legal defensibility, as applicable.
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 relocation and extension of service along the north side of SE Athena Street south of SE Vulcan Avenue for the new Hobe Sound Train Station project and (ii) authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide 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: Utility Easement
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