Title
Resolution Requesting an Easement from the State of Florida (B)
Explanation
GRU is currently working on a project to convert the existing overhead electric facilities, located in the College Park neighborhood, to underground facilities. The State of Florida Department of Education owns property located at 1510 W. University Avenue, which has existing overhead electric facilities that need to be converted to underground facilities. 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