PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY IN STUART TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORAL GARDENS VACUUM STATION PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has requested approval of a Utility Easement for electrical utility services along the west side of two County-owned parcels located on SE Willoughby Boulevard, north of SE Coral Lakes Way and south of SE Pomeroy Street in Stuart, for the Coral Gardens Vacuum Station Project.
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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. Easement drafted by:
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
2. Parties to the Easement: Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
To provide electrical utility services for the Coral Gardens Vacuum Station Project
4. New/Renewal/Modification
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electrical utility services for the Coral Gardens Vacuum Station Project
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
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 Coral Gardens Vacuum Station Project.
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 electrical services are 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 along two County-owned parcels located on SE Willoughby Boulevard, north of SE Coral Lakes Way and south of SE Pomeroy Street in Stuart, in compliance with Section 139.50, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, for electrical utility services for the Coral Gardens Vacuum Station Project and (ii) 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
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: Utility Easement
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