PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT TWO UTILITY EASEMENTS TO SOUTH MARTIN REGIONAL UTILITY FOR THE GOMEZ/PETTWAY POTABLE WATER MAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT IN HOBE SOUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU) has requested approval of two Utility Easements: one for utility assets along County-owned property at Pettway Park and another for utility assets within the County right-of-way along SE Washington Street, SE Williams Drive, SE Pettway Street, SE Dennie Drive, SE Lundy Street and SE Rohl Way for the Gomez/Pettway Potable Water Mains Installation Project in Hobe Sound.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: South Martin Regional Utility, Matthew Hammond
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Utility Easements prepared by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easements:
Martin County - Grantor
Town of Jupiter Island, Florida d/b/a South Martin Regional Utility - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easements:
Provide easements for SMRU utility assets along County-owned property and within the County right-of-way
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Expand utility service for the citizens of Hobe Sound
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
The Pettway neighborhood is currently served with individual private wells. The Water Main Extension project, located in Hobe Sound, is being funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Martin County has agreed to construct the necessary infrastructure to provide potable water, which will be transferred to SMRU upon completion. County staff coordinated with SMRU to address utility assets along County-owned property and within the County right-of-way and to offer Utility Easements 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 easements facilitate provisions of the utility’s service on the County-owned parcel and provide added value to the site.
2. The service promotes 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 property and 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.
Sketches and legal descriptions for the Utility Easements have not been finalized and will be reviewed and approved prior to recordation.
ISSUES:
Sketches and legal descriptions have not been finalized. The Utility Easements will not be recorded until they are provided by the County Surveying Division.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, and staff have identified and addressed legal risks and have developed strategies for legal defensibility, if applicable.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board (i) grant the Town of Jupiter Island, Florida d/b/a South Martin Regional Utility, two Utility Easements, in compliance with Section 139.50, General Ordinances, Martin Couty 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: Two Utility Easements