Title
Resolution Requesting an Easement from the State of Florida (B)
Explanation
The State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has requested new primary electric facilities to serve a new addition to the Alachua Juvenile Detention Facility, located at 3430 N.E. 39th Avenue. The utility facilities will be located on property owned by the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and leased to the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Accordingly, it is necessary to obtain an easement over these utility facilities from the State of Florida. The attached resolution is a prerequisite to requesting easements from the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and allays concerns regarding the granting of the same.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) adopt a resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, requesting the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection obtain authority from the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to grant an easement to the City of Gainesville; and 2) authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute and accept the easement document on behalf of the City of Gainesville, subject to approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
Drafter
Prepared by: Patricia A. Moore, Administrative Services Director
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager