Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Highway Construction & Engineering
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a Sight Distance Easement executed by the United States of America, acting by and through the General Services Administration (GSA) on a portion of real property located at the northeast corner of Southeast 3 Avenue and Southeast 11 Street in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at no cost to Broward County. (Commission District 4)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners’ approval is required for conveyance of interest in property to Broward County.
What Action Accomplishes
Accepts a sight distance easement to provide adequate sight distance at the intersection.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Resolution (Exhibit 1) will grant Broward County a Sight Distance Easement from the United States of America, acting by and through the General Services Administration (GSA), on a portion of real property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Southeast 3 Avenue, a County road, and Southeast 11 Street in the City of Fort Lauderdale (refer to Exhibit 2 for the Location Map). The Broward County Land Development Code Section 5-192 requires developers to provide right-of-way when developing parcels of land adjacent to County roads to satisfy cross-visibility requirements for vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian crosswalks. The executed Sight Distance Easement (Exhibit 3) will provide adequate sight distance and cross-visibility at the intersection.
Source of Additional Information
Richard C. Tornese, P.E., Director, Highway Construction and Engineering Division, (954) 577-4579.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no fiscal impact to Broward County.