Title
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Land from FDOT for Depot Avenue/Main Street Roadway Reconstruction (B)
Explanation
The City currently leases a portion of land from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for placement of the historic depot building. FDOT also owns additional land that the City of Gainesville will need for the Depot Avenue right-of-way and for the maintenance of the Archer Road/Waldo Road rail trail connector. The City of Gainesville will be constructing improvements to the Depot Avenue/Main Street roadway in connection with the Depot Avenue Storm Water Park and Depot Avenue Transportation Corridor projects.
The City of Gainesville made an application to the FDOT to convey the land rights needed to reconstruct Depot Avenue, for placement of the historic depot building, and to maintain the pedestrian/bicyclist trail use. The FDOT has agreed to convey the land rights to the City if the City will agree to indemnify FDOT from any liability associated with any contamination found on the property. The City already has plans in place for remediation of currently identified contamination on this property and immediate abutting properties as part of the Depot Avenue Storm Water Park project.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact from this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution and forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the FDOT District Two offices in Lake City.