PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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APPROVAL OF A SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT (SSLE) RENEWAL WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (TIITF) FOR THE GAINES AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER THE SOUTH FORK SAINT LUCIE RIVER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
Request approval of a SSLE renewal to continue pedestrian transportation access across the Gaines Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Stuart. The lease provides access for the pedestrian bridge linking SW Lost River Road and SW Gaines Avenue.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: George Dzama, P.E.
Title: Public Works Deputy Director
REQUESTED BY: Jim Gorton, Public Works Director
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easement drafted by: State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) Bureau of Public Land
Administration
2. Parties to the Easement: TIITF - Grantor
Martin County - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement: Submerged easement across submerged lands for
a pedestrian bridge
4. New/Renewal/Modification: Renewal
5. Duration: 30 Years
6. Benefits to Martin County: Bridge for pedestrians
7. Cost to Martin County: Minimal recording fees
The County currently has a SSLE with the State of Florida/TIITF for the Gaines Avenue Pedestrian Bridge to be used solely for operation of a pedestrian bridge. All the foregoing are subject to the remaining conditions of this easement.
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 that the Board approve the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement Renewal for the Gaines Ave Pedestrian Bridge between TIITF and Martin County and authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff accordingly.
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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