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Resolution and Temporary Construction 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 Temporary Construction 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 Temporary Construction Easement for the purpose of roadway construction, pond construction, drainage improvements, and grading related to roadway construction, and tying in, harmonizing, and/or reconnecting existing grade, pavement, drainage, and /or other features located on or within the real property associated with construction on the adjacent State Road No. Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Arterial Connector. These improvements are identified in the areas 711 “A” through “D” on the attached maps.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt the Resolution approving the Temporary Construction Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation; and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute and the Clerk or designee to attest the Temporary Construction Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney or designee as to form and legality.