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Resolution requesting a Perpetual Easement from Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (B)
This item is a request to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Florida (BTIITF) for the granting of a Perpetual Easement over Alachua County Tax Parcel 15526-004-000, located at 1105 Southwest 9th Road.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville is planning renovations to Depot Avenue from Southwest 13th Street to Williston Road as part of the Enhancements of the Depot Avenue Transportation Corridor Project. A portion of the project, referred to as Segment Two, is the segment from Southwest 11th Street adjacent to P.K. Yonge School to South Main Street. Contained in this segment is a proposed roundabout at the Depot Avenue, Southwest 11th Street and Southwest 9th Road intersection. Adjacent and to the west of the proposed roundabout, the BTIITF owns a parcel of land, located at 1105 Southwest 9th Road which is identified as Alachua County Tax parcel 15526-004-000. The whole parcel is needed for a portion of the roundabout and the remainder for stormwater retention. The BTIITF has a process by which the City can apply for a Perpetual Easement on the BTIITF parcel. As part of their process, the BTIITF requires a Resolution, adopted by the City Commission. If the application is approved, staff will agenda the easement for Commission consideration and acceptance.
Fiscal Note
Funding for the right-of-way acquisitions in the segment was approved n a Locally Funded Agreement, dated 10/13/11. The total estimated cost is $3,616,423. No additional cost is associated with the granting of this Perpetual Easement from the BTIITF.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for a Perpetual Easement from the BTIITF, and execute any required application documents and; 2) adopt the Resolution requesting a Perpetual Easement from Board of Tru...
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