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Drainage Usage Certificates (B)
This item is a request for approval and authorization to execute Usage Certificates.
Explanation
In the 1950’s and 1960’s, the Florida Department of Transportation installed drainage facilities that run east from approximately Northeast 19th Street to Northeast 23rd Street, south, down Northeast 23rd Street, and east along a segment of Southeast 3rd Avenue to Northeast 25th Street. These drainage facilities serve as necessary appurtenances to those City roads by draining surface water from the rights-of-way and have been maintained by the City since their installation. In preparation of the survey, design and construction of Northeast 19th Street, Northeast 19th Terrace, Northeast 19th Drive, and Northeast 25th Street commonly referred to as the SAFETEA-LU Projects, it was discovered that title to portions of the drainage facilities have not been conveyed to FDOT or the City and lie outside of the two adjacent platted properties, as such portions of the drainage facilities are deemed to be hiatus. The segments of the drainage facility lying in the hiatus areas are primarily located in the extension of Northeast 5th Avenue, running from Northeast 19th Street to Northeast 23rd Street and on the north side of Northeast 3rd Avenue, running from Northeast 24th Street to Northeast 25th Street. There is also an area of the outfall, lying easterly of Northeast 25th Street. In accordance with the provisions of Section 95.361 (1), Florida Statutes, the usage certificate depicts and describes the drainage appurtenances in and to the roads, specifically the portions of the public drainage facilities which the City has maintained and kept in repair uninterruptedly for a period of four years or more.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $200 for administrative costs is available in the Public Works FY13 operating budget for the document recording fees.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve and authorize the Mayor to ...
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