PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY APPROVE TWO 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 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 two 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: The duration of the 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: $92,085.00 which is budgeted in 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. As part of this project, staff is coordinating with FPL to underground the electric lines located on SE Lares Avenue between Bridge Road and SE Anstis Place, including transformers, switch cabinets and other appurtenant facilities. The agreemen...
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