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File #: 2023-536    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/7/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/26/2023 Final action: 6/26/2023
Title: Resolution 23-R61, Finding that the Acquisition of a Portion of Real Property Described as Lot 35, Block 401, Port St. Lucie Section Six, According to the Plat thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 36, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, through Negotiated Conveyance or the City's Eminent Domain Powers, Serves a Public Purpose and is Necessary for the Floresta Drive Improvement Project, and; Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, or their Designees, to Acquire via Negotiated Conveyance or Eminent Domain the Subject Parcel and to take All Actions that They Determine are Reasonably Necessary including, but not limited to, Engaging Expert Witnesses and Consultants, to Acquire the Subject Parcel in Fee Simple.
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Exhibit A Sketch & Legal, 3. Location Map, 4. Appraisal, 5. City Manager Approval of Initial Offer
Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R61, Finding that the Acquisition of a Portion of Real Property Described as Lot 35, Block 401, Port St. Lucie Section Six, According to the Plat thereof, as Recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 36, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, through Negotiated Conveyance or the City's Eminent Domain Powers, Serves a Public Purpose and is Necessary for the Floresta Drive Improvement Project, and; Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, or their Designees, to Acquire via Negotiated Conveyance or Eminent Domain the Subject Parcel and to take All Actions that They Determine are Reasonably Necessary including, but not limited to, Engaging Expert Witnesses and Consultants, to Acquire the Subject Parcel in Fee Simple.
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Submitted By: Frank Knott, Public Works Dept - Manager, Engineering CIP & Support Services

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.

Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Frank Knott, Public Works Dept - Manager, Engineering CIP & Support Services
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Eliah Townsend and Mehali Townsend
3. Purpose: Acquisition of a portion of real property located at 592 SE Fallon Drive in Port St. Lucie ("subject parcel") is required for the Floresta Drive Improvement Project from Southbend Boulevard to Prima Vista Boulevard (the "Project").
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: N/A
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): $5,000.00 plus closing costs and the appraisal.

Presentation Information: Staff will be available to answer any questions.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution authorizing the acquisition of the subject parcel through negotiated conveyance or the City's eminent domain powers for the Project.

Alternate Recommendations:
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