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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTH MARTIN REGIONAL UTILITY (SMRU) FOR UTILITY ASSETS ALONG SE KINGSWAY STREET IN HOBE SOUND FOR THE GOMEZ PETTWAY POTABLE WATER MAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT
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PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTH MARTIN REGIONAL UTILITY (SMRU) FOR UTILITY ASSETS ALONG SE KINGSWAY STREET IN HOBE SOUND FOR THE GOMEZ PETTWAY POTABLE WATER MAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
SMRU has requested approval of a Utility Easement for utility assets along the northern portion of the right of way on SE Kingsway Street extending to the corner at SE Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound for the Gomez/Pettway Potable Water Main Installation Project.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: South Martin Regional Utility, Stuart Trent
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easement drafted by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
Town of Jupiter Island, FL d/b/a South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU) - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
Provide easement for SMRU utility assets within the county right of way
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Continued utility service for the citizens of Hobe Sound
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
The Pettway neighborhood is currently served by well water. Martin County has agreed to construct the necessary infrastructure to provide potable water, which will be transferred to SMRU upon completion. Phase 1 portion of the Water Main Extension project, located on SE Kingsway Street in Hobe Sound, is being funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. County staff coordinated with SMRU to address utility assets within the right of way and to offer a Utility Easement to ensure continued service and maintenance.
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 continued service for SMRU equipment.
3. The existence and location of the easement will not interfere with the use by County of the County right of way.
4. There is no consideration to be paid for the easement.
5. SMRU 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 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, 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 the Town of Jupiter Island, FL d/b/a South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU), a Utility Easement on County-right of way property, in compliance with Section 139.50, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, 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
Minimal recording fees
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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