PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT AN UNDERGROUND EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR UTILITY SERVICES ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY IN PALM CITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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FPL has requested approval of an Underground Easement to bury overhead power lines on County-owned property adjacent to Danforth Creek in Palm City. FPL requires that the County grant a non-exclusive Underground Easement prior to providing this service.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: John Maehl, Environmental Resource Administrator
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Agreement/Contract drafted by:
Florida Power & Light
2. Parties to the Agreement/Contract:
Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Agreement/Contract:
Provide electric service to County-owned property
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electric services needed on County-owned property
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fee
On April 15, 2014, the County entered into a 30-year public purpose lease with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for county-owned property adjacent to Danforth Creek west of Leighton Farms Avenue and east of SW 42nd Avenue. FDACS operates a Hybrid Wetland/Chemical Treatment Technology (HWCTT) facility on the property. The goal of the HWCTT is to cost effectively reduce contamination in the St. Lucie Estuary watershed. The operation of the facility requires the use of various pumping stations which are powered by electric.
FPL was requested to provide an extension of electrical services by burying overhead power lines on the property through FPL's Storm Secure Underground Program. A non-exclusive Underground Easement is required for FPL to provide the service.
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