Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-42, Public Hearing, Authorizing the Conveyance of an Easement to Florida Power and Light Company for City owned Property (Tradition Regional Park) Located at 13120 SW Tradition Parkway
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Submitted By: Zakariya M. Sherman, Acting Facilities Maintenance Director, Facilities Maintenance Department
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to Enjoy Culture, Nature and Recreation.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Zakariya M. Sherman, Acting Facilities Maintenance Director, Facilities Maintenance Department
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Florida Power and Light Company (FPL)
3. Purpose: To authorize the City to grant a utility easement to Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to provide electrical service to Tradition Regional Park.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: In perpetuity.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: This easement allows FPL to install and maintain electrical infrastructure to serve Tradition Regional Park, supporting park operations and ensuring reliable utility service.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): There is no cost to the City for the conveyance of this easement.
Presentation Information: Staff is available to answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve Ordinance 26-42, authoring the Mayor or her designee to execute the easement for FPL.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Ordinance 26-42, authoring the Mayor or her designee to execute the easement for FPL.
2. Move that the Council not approve Ordinance 26-42 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The City owns Tract A of Tradition Regional Park, as recorded in Plat Book 100, Pages 20 through 31, Public Records of St. Lucie County. As part of the development of the park, electrical service is required. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) reques...
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