PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) FOR RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES, AND THAT THE BOARD ADOPT A RESOLUTION DEDICATING RIGHT OF WAY ALONG SW NEWFIELD PARKWAY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
FPL has requested approval for a Utility Easement on County-owned property for the relocation of existing underground services along SW Newfield Parkway. Additionally, to streamline documentation for County-owned property, staff is requesting the adoption of a Resolution designating a portion of the County-owned parcel on SW Newfield Parkway as right-of-way in Palm City.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Michael Grzelka, P.E., County Engineer
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 and Resolution:
Provide underground electrical service for the Newfield project and dedication of right of way to clean up the County owned parcel.
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Perpetual
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Electrical service to the Newfield Project and dedication of right of way
7. Cost to Martin County:
None. Minimal recording costs
FPL has requested to relocate an Easement for existing underground electrical service along SW Newfield Parkway. 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 the site.
2. The service promotes the general welfare by providing the needed benefit of service.
3. The existence and location of the easement will not interfere with the use by the County of the County pro...
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