City of Gainesville - File #: 170704.

• File #: 170704.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 1/3/2018
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 2/15/2018
• Final action: 2/15/2018
• Title: Resolution for Bus Shelter Easement Application (B) This item is a request for the City Commission to adopt a Resolution authorizing an application to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/15/2018	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the Recommendation	Pass

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Resolution for Bus Shelter Easement Application (B)

This item is a request for the City Commission to adopt a Resolution authorizing an application to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.

Explanation

The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (Board of Trustees) owns Tax Parcel 8191-000-000, located at 2715 Northeast 39^th Avenue.  The property is leased to Department of Corrections for the operation of a Work Release facility.   The Work Release facility is also at the entrance to GRACE MarketPlace and Dignity Village, the City’s homeless assistance facilities.  The patrons of both facilities utilize the Regional Transit System (RTS) for bus transportation.  RTS would like to install a covered bus shelter on the corner of the State property and the entrance to GRACE MarketPlace.  The State requires a Resolution from the governing body to accompany an application for a bus shelter easement.

Fiscal Note

There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this request.

Recommendation

The City Commission:  1) adopt the Resolution; and 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit an application to the Board of Trustees for the above-described bus shelter easement.