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Martin County

File #: 24-0186   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 11/7/2023 Final action:
Title: APPROVAL OF A SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT (SSLE) WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (TIITF) FOR THE TWIN RIVERS HYBRID LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT
Attachments: 1. SSLE 42938.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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APPROVAL OF A SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT (SSLE) WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (TIITF) FOR THE TWIN RIVERS HYBRID LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Request approval of a SSLE for a breakwater. The lease provides access for the construction and use of the breakwater on the southeast section of Twin Rivers Park to stabilize the shoreline.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Jessica Garland
Title: Coastal Program Manager
REQUESTED BY: Jim Gorton, Public Works Director

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

1. Easement drafted by: State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Bureau of Public Land Administration
2. Parties to the Easement: TIITF - Grantor & Martin County - Grantee
3. Purpose of the Easement: Submerged easement across submerged lands for a breakwater
4. New/Renewal/Modification: New
5. Duration: 50 Years
6. Benefits to Martin County: Breakwater for shoreline stabilization at Twin Rivers Park
7. Cost to Martin County: Minimal recording fees

This SSLE is required to construct the Hybrid Living Shoreline Project at Twin Rivers as the two breakwaters reside over state lands. No other structures are permitted without the consent of the grantor on the submerged lands.

ISSUES:

None

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board approve the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement for the Breakwaters at Twin Rivers Park for the Hybrid Living Shoreline Project between TIITF and Martin County and authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.

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