Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher (Acting Director)
Department: Public Works Division: Highway Construction & Engineering
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-318 accepting a Road Easement executed by 212 Second Avenue, LLC for property located along the west side of SE 3rd Avenue south of SE 2nd Street in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at a nominal cost of $1 to Broward County. (Commission District 7)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners’ approval is required pursuant to Florida case law for conveyance of interest in property to Broward County.
What Action Accomplishes
Accepts a road easement to improve traffic and pedestrian safety and to accommodate future multi-modal transportation improvements.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Resolution will convey an irregularly-shaped road easement measuring approximately five feet by 240 feet from 212 Second Avenue, LLC to Broward County (Exhibit 1). The easement is located along the west side of SE 3rd Avenue, a County road, south of SE 2nd Street in the City of Fort Lauderdale, as shown in Exhibit 2. The executed Road Easement (Exhibit 3) is required to provide adequate sight distance for future safety and pedestrian enhancements at the intersection and to accommodate future multi-modal transportation.
The Resolution and Road Easement have been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Attorney's Office.
Source of Additional Information
Richard C. Tornese, P.E., Director, Highway Construction and Engineering Division, (954) 577-4579
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Acting Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no fiscal impact to Broward County.