Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 20-R132, A Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Described as Lots 20 and 21, Block 2060, Port St. Lucie Section Twenty-One, According to the Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 13, Pages 27, 27A through 27F Inclusive, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, Necessary for the Purpose of Maintaining the Intersection Sight Distance at the Intersection of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and McComb Avenue, and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Take Any and All Appropriate Actions to Acquire the Subject Property in Fee Simple; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Clyde Cuffy, E.I., Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
SUMMARY BRIEF (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: City Attorney’s Office
2. Parties: Tubito Asset Management, LLC and City of Port St. Lucie
3. Purpose: Acquisition of real property to maintain the Intersection Sight Distance at the intersection of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and McComb Avenue.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: One Time
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): $100,000.00
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Vacant Land Contract.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Vacant Land Contract.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Vacant Land Contract and provide staff direction.
Background: The Port St. Lucie Boulevard South roadway widening project is a priority project of the City of Port St. Lucie City Council. The roadway widening project is being designed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the design is scheduled to be completed in 2021. The design plan identifies the intersection sight distance clear zone at the southeast corner of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and McComb Avenue needs to be maintained for un-obstructed view of the northbound approach to said intersection from McComb Avenue. The plan addresses this sight distance by reducing the approaching speed limit on Port St. Lucie Boulevard from 45 mph to 30 mph. The available intersection sight distance of 355 feet is adequate for a 30-mph posted speed limit. However, the City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department recommends the acquisition of the two vacant Lots located on the southeast corner of the intersection to maintain a 530-foot intersection sight distance for a posted speed limit of 45 mph. The additional 175 feet of un-obstructed view of the approaching traffic will improve safety conditions for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic and allow a consistent speed limit of 45 mph along the corridor.
Issues/Analysis: The City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department recommends acquisition of Lots 20 and 21, Block 2060, Port St. Lucie Section Twenty-One, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 13, Pages 27, 27A through 27F inclusive, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida to maintain a 530-foot intersection sight distance at the southeast corner of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and McComb Avenue.
Financial Information: The cost to the City of Port St. Lucie for acquisition of the two vacant lots is $100,000.00
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Southeast corner of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and McComb Avenue.
Attachments:
• Vacant Land Contract
• Appraisal Report
• Resolution
• Location Map
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: 5102
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
Reviewed by Margaret Carland, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.