PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING TEN PERPETUAL EASEMENTS, FOR SHORELINE RESTORATION, AS PART OF THE MACARTHUR BOULEVARD DUNE AND BEACH PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution accepting and approving ten Perpetual Easements from property owners along MacArthur Boulevard providing access to complete the MacArthur Boulevard Dune and Beach Project, which will restore and maintain the dune along the Atlantic Ocean side of MacArthur Boulevard.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Jessica Garland, Coastal Program Manager
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easements prepared by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easements:
Property owners - Grantors
Martin County - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easements:
Restoration and maintenance of the dune along the eastern side of MacArthur Boulevard
4. New/Renewal/Modification:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Addition of new easements to the County for restoration and maintenance of the dune along MacArthur Boulevard
7. Cost to Martin County:
Title Reports, mailing and recording fees: Less than $3,500
The MacArthur Boulevard Dune was damaged during the 2004 Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. Immediately following those storms, a FEMA project was completed to restore the dune. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian passed over the State of Florida, and in November 2022, Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Fort Pierce which caused significant erosion to the Martin County shoreline. The MacArthur Boulevard Dune requires extensive restoration work. Staff will obtain all necessary permits and easements to construct this project. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) funds have been allocated during the December 2022 speci...
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