PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICES ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY IN HOBE SOUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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FPL has requested approval of a Utility Easement for extension and upgrade of the electrical service to the existing go-kart track facilities on County-owned property, located along SE Bridge Road east of SE 138th Street and west of SE Otter Lake Drive, in Hobe Sound.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Florida Power & Light Company
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Utility Easement drafted by:
Florida Power & Light Company
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
FPL - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
To provide electrical service extension to the existing go-kart track facilities on County-owned property
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electrical service needed on County-owned property
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording fees
Since 1978, the former Hobe Sound Landfill, located along SE Bridge Road east of SE 138th Street and west of SE Otter Lake Drive, has been used as a recreational go-kart racing track. On July 24, 2012, the County entered into a public purpose lease agreement with South Florida Karting Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, which operates a public go-kart racing track on the County-owned property where children and families can participate in a safe and regulated racing environment thereby promoting a healthy outlet for children and families alike to learn sportsmanship while teaching early driving skills to our youth prior to becoming licensed drivers.
The existing electrical pole was damaged in a recent storm and a ...
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