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Partial Release of Easement in the 3500 Block SW 47th Avenue (B)
Staff recommends the release of easement at 3500 SW 47th Avenue
Explanation
In 2001 an easement was granted to the City of Gainesville for the construction, operation and maintenance of public utilities over a future roadway east of Rocky Point Labs, located in the 3500 block of SW 47th Avenue, on Tax Parcel No. 07240-000-000.
The roadway was never constructed, and recently, the property owner has proposed construction of a building that would encroach upon a portion of the existing easement. In order to prevent a cloud on the title created by the building encroachment, the owner has requested that the City release the area of the easement located under the proposed building.
Staff has reviewed this request and confirmed that there are no electric, water, sewer, or gas utilities located within the area to be released. Therefore, staff has no objection to the City releasing this portion of the easement.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) Approve the release of an easement located in the 3500 Block of SW 47th Avenue; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Release of Easement document subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Drafter
Prepared by Ruth H. Davis, Utilities Administrative Services Director
Submitted by Karen S. Johnson, General Manager