City of Port St. Lucie - File #: 2021-721

• File #: 2021-721
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/25/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/27/2021
• Final action: 9/27/2021
• Title: Resolution 21-R114, Accepting the Conveyance of Real Property Owned by Walter Rodriguez and Described as Lot 25, Block 2447, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Four, as Recorded in Plat Book 15, Pages 9, 9A to 9W, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, to the City and in Accordance with a Land Swap Agreement.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/27/2021	1	City Council	Approved	Pass

Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 21-R114, Accepting the Conveyance of Real Property Owned by Walter Rodriguez and Described as Lot 25, Block 2447, Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Four, as Recorded in Plat Book 15, Pages 9, 9A to 9W, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, to the City and in Accordance with a Land Swap Agreement.
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Submitted By: Stefanie Beskovoyne, Deputy Director, Utility Legal Affairs

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

Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Stefanie Beskovoyne, Esq.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie, a Florida municipal corporation and Walter Rodriguez
3. Purpose: To accept the conveyance of 120 SW Becker Road, pursuant to the Agreement for Exchange of Real Property between the City and Mr. Rodriguez. Mayor Oravec presented a concern at the May 10, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting regarding the construction of a home immediately adjacent to the Turnpike overpass on Becker Road. City staff met and proposes a land swap to address the concern.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: N/A
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Accept conveyance of Mr. Rodriguez's real property for drainage purposes.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The City paid $450 to appraise 120 SW Becker Road and $550 to appraise Tract "C." If approved, closing costs will be shared by both parties. Each party is responsible to pay for their own title insurance. The City will require a drainage easement as there currently exists a culvert pipe which runs through the western side of the City-owned property.

Presentation Information: 15 minutes, if requested.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council complete the motion in the affirmative.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the affirmative.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff wi...