Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 24-R44, Approve Acceptance of Utility Easement from Oculus Surgical, Inc.
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Submitted By: Kevin R. Matyjaszek, Utility Systems Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Utility Systems Department (“USD”)
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems Department and Oculus Surgical, Inc.
3. Purpose: Accept the conveyance of an easement from Oculus Surgical, Inc. to the City of Port St. Lucie for utility purposes.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: N/A
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: If approved, the utility easement will be conveyed to the City for utility purposes, specifically, the replacement of a sanitary sewer main, manholes and related appurtenances.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): There is no cost to the City for this easement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve Resolution 24-R44 accepting a utility easement from Oculus Surgical, Inc.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Resolution 24-R44 accepting a utility easement from Oculus Surgical, Inc.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide the staff with direction.
Background: In 2021, as part of the temporary construction easement terms, Oculus Surgical, Inc was required to grant the City a permanent, non-exclusive utility easement over the premises described in the site plan for the installation, operation and continued maintenance of the City’s utility facilities. This second easement covers an additional (new) 208 linear feet of gravity sewer main, a sewer manhole and 366 linear feet of 8” watermain extension that extends to a fire line connection near the building.
The first easement only covers up to the existing (SMH-4) connecting manhole.
Issues/Analysis: The terms of the easement require certain insurance for contractors or subcontractors involved with the installation, operation, maintenance or repair of the City’s facilities. The City agreed to maintain its facilities and the Grantor reserves the right to relocate the Utility facilities at its sole expense.
Financial Information: There is no cost to the City for this easement.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Lot 4 of Southern Grove Plat No. 14, according to the Plat thereof in Plat Book 71, Page 35 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 24-R44; and
2. Easement Agreement with Oculus Surgical, Inc and its Exhibits.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 24190-02
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.