PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTH MARTIN REGIONAL UTILITY (SMRU) FOR UTILITY ASSETS ALONG SE KINGSWAY STREET IN HOBE SOUND FOR THE GOMEZ PETTWAY POTABLE WATER MAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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SMRU has requested approval of a Utility Easement for utility assets along the northern portion of the right of way on SE Kingsway Street extending to the corner at SE Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound for the Gomez/Pettway Potable Water Main Installation Project.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: South Martin Regional Utility, Stuart Trent
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Easement drafted by:
Martin County
2. Parties to the Easement:
Martin County - Grantor
Town of Jupiter Island, FL d/b/a South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU) - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement:
Provide easement for SMRU utility assets within the county right of way
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Continued utility service for the citizens of Hobe Sound
7. Cost to Martin County:
Minimal recording costs
The Pettway neighborhood is currently served by well water. Martin County has agreed to construct the necessary infrastructure to provide potable water, which will be transferred to SMRU upon completion. Phase 1 portion of the Water Main Extension project, located on SE Kingsway Street in Hobe Sound, is being funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. County staff coordinated with SMRU to address utility assets within the right of way and to offer a Utility Easement 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 easement facilitates provisions of ...
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