Martin County

File #: 25-0727   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/11/2025 Final action:
Title: REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR UTILITY SERVICES REQUIRED FOR A NEW CHILLER PLANT ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE LARRY MASSING BUILDING
Attachments: 1. Location Map.pdf, 2. FPL Easement.pdf, 3. DRAFT-WR_13638719_11x17 OH - Kevin Comments.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR UTILITY SERVICES REQUIRED FOR A NEW CHILLER PLANT ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT THE LARRY MASSING BUILDING
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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FPL has requested approval of a Utility Easement on the east side of the Larry Massing Building just south of SE Runhke Street, for extension of electrical service to the new chiller plant which will provide HVAC to the Building Department and the future Employee Wellness facility.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Jeff Dougherty, Building Department Director

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

1. Easement drafted by:
Florida Power & Light

2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee

3. Purpose of the Easement:
Provide electrical service extension, including a transformer, for the new chiller plant on county owned property

4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New

5. Duration:
Perpetual

6. Benefits to Martin County:
Dedicated electrical service for the new chiller plant which will provide more efficient HVAC service for the Building Department with capacity for the future Employee Wellness facility.

7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fees

FPL requested an Easement for extension of their electrical service on the east side of the Larry Massing Building and on the south side SE Runhke Street. The electrical service will allow the new chiller plant to operate at off peak hours to produce/store ice for cooling during peak electrical hours creating long term cost savings and efficiency.

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 th...

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