Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 20-R121, Approve the execution of the FPL Easement along Midway Road west of I-95
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Submitted By: Brad Macek, Utility Systems Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and FPL
3. Purpose: Acquire a Utility Easement on the FPL substation site west of I-95 and south of Midway Road for future utility mains and fiber optic communication.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: Perpetual
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Allows the City to provide water service to the northwest portion of the City’s service area and provides options for water supply wells west of I-95 for higher water quality and can speed up the development process by having an easement in place.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): There are no expected costs with this easement up front or recurring.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the execution of the FPL Easement south of Midway Road and west of I-95.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the execution of the FPL Easement south of Midway Road and west of I-95.
2. Move that the Council not approve the easement and provide staff further direction.
Background: FPL owns property with a major sub-station at the southwest corner of I-95 and Midway Road with a large site and multiple large-scale power lines running to and from the substation. It is imperative that city services, specifically City utility and communication lines pass through this area. When crossing the land owned by FPL, FPL requires easements therefore retaining some control of the property and protecting their interests.
Issues/Analysis: There is no economically feasible way to avoid crossing under the major FPL power lines or through the property and still provide the water main looping and interconnectivity desired.
Financial Information: There is no funding required at this time.
Special Consideration: There was considerable time and effort in negotiations with FPL to reach this point of agreement. Staff feels it is important to execute this easement now.
Location of Project: West of I-95 and south of Midway Road. See attached location map.
Attachments: FPL Easement document with Sketch and Legal Description of the area involved along with a location map of the easement area.
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: 1527
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.