Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-46, Public Hearing, Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Lying in the Southwest Quarter of Section Sixteen, Township Thirty-Six South, Range Forty East, to St. Lucie County, Florida, for Sidewalk Construction and Right-of-Way Purposes.
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Submitted By: Thomas Salvador, CPII, CPWP-S, CPWP-M, Manager, CIP & Sales Tax Project Group, Public Works Department
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Thomas Salvador and Margaret Carland
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County
3. Purpose: The conveyance of real property to St. Lucie County for the construction of sidewalk and right-of-way purposes. The deed conveying the property to the County also reserves a permanent, non-exclusive easement in favor of the City, over, under, on, upon, through and across the property, as necessary, for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the C-108 canal.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: In perpetuity
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The conveyance of property and ultimately the sidewalk construction will increase pedestrian connectivity for the residents of Port St. Lucie, and the easement provides access rights to the City for perpetual maintenance of the C-108 canal.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): N/A
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of the property to St. Lucie County.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Ordinance.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Ordinance and provide staff with direction.
Background: St. Lucie County plans to construct pedestrian improvements within the right-of-way of St. James Dr. adjacent to the C-108 canal. The transfer of property...
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