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Resolution and Perpetual Easement Request for Florida Department of Transportation from the City of Gainesville (B)
This item involves the request for adoption of a Resolution and grant of a Perpetual Easement from the City of Gainesville to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Explanation
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is constructing a new two-lane roadway (The Southwest 62nd Boulevard Arterial Connector) from Southwest 43rd Street/Clark Butler Boulevard to Southwest 52nd Street. The design includes intersection improvements at Southwest 43rd Street, stormwater management facilities, a new 330-ft bridge over Hogtown Creek and a multiuse path along the East side of the proposed roadway. The project will include lighting and landscaping near the proposed stormwater ponds and along the roadway.
The Resolution is for a Perpetual Easement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a roadway construction and long term maintenance and access below bridge in, over, under, upon and through the land related to Hogtown Creek, located between Southwest 24th Avenue and Southwest 52nd Street. This easement is detailed on sheet 8 of the attached maps.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt the Resolution approving the Perpetual Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation; and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute and the Clerk or designee to attest the Perpetual Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality.