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Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement to Alachua County (B)
This item involves approval and authorization to grant a Temporary Construction Easement on a portion of the T.B. McPherson Recreation Center, Tax Parcel 16107-501-000, to Alachua County.
Explanation
Alachua County has plans to renovate the sidewalk on the east side of Southeast 15th Street, a County right of way. The renovations are adjacent to property owned by the City, known as the T.B. McPherson Recreation Center, located at 1717 Southeast 15th Street and identified as Tax Parcel 16107-501. Alachua County has asked for a Temporary Construction Easement over a portion of T.B. McPherson Recreation Center, adjacent their right of way, for ingress/egress, grading, erosion control and/or drainage improvements associated with the project. This temporary easement will give the County or its designee the use of the area for the period of construction, not to exceed one year.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $50 for administrative costs is available in the Public Works FY12 operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the County's temporary use of a portion of the T.B. McPherson Recreation Center property for the Southeast 15th Street renovation project; and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute and Clerk of the Commission to attest the Temporary Construction Easement, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.