PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY APPROVE THREE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUND CONVERSION FOR THE BRIDGE ROAD MAIN STREET PROJECT IN HOBE SOUND
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is requesting that Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) convert the overhead power lines to underground. This conversion requires the County to enter into three agreements with FPL.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Susan Kores
Title: Manager, Office of Community Development
REQUESTED BY: Susan Kores
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Agreements prepared by: FPL
2. Parties to the Agreements: FPL and Martin County
3. Purpose of the Agreements: Conversion of FPL utilities from overhead to underground
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: Applicant-Installed Facilities Agreement for Underground
Conversions (WR #4787756) duration is until the conversion project is complete; the duration of the other two Agreements is for as long as FPL, its successors or assigns, operate the undergrounded facilities
6. Benefits to Martin County: Underground utilities provide greater above ground space for the
Bridge Road Main Street project improvements
7. Cost to Martin County: $138,539 which is part of the Bridge Road Main Street Project
The Bridge Road Main Street project will promote economic development by providing new infrastructure, increased parking, new sidewalks, street lighting, and landscaping. Staff is coordinating with FPL to underground the electric lines, and with South Martin Regional Utilities (SMRU) for installation of an upgraded water main. This enhanced roadway design will increase vehicular and pedestrian safety, corridor walkability, and assist in future parcel redevelopment. The agreements necessary to accomplish the electrical undergrounding are as follows:
1. City/County Right...
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