Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Real Property
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Easement granting Florida Power & Light Company a perpetual, non-exclusive underground utility easement on a portion of County-owned property located at 920 NW 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale for the relocation of overhead electrical lines to power an affordable housing project; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the easement; and authorize recordation of same. (Commission District 7)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to grant an interest in real property pursuant to Broward County Administrative Code, Section 6.23.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides Florida Power & Light Company with a perpetual, non-exclusive underground utility easement to relocate overhead electrical lines to power an affordable housing project.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment and Human Services Department requested that the County grant Florida Power & Light Company a perpetual, non-exclusive underground utility easement to allow the relocation of electrical power currently provided by overhead lines to the Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC). The relocation is required to facilitate the construction of an approved affordable housing project, Seven on Seventh, adjacent to the Central Homeless Assistance Center. It is normal and customary for overhead utility lines to be relocated to accommodate major renovations.
Source of Additional Information
Lary S. Mahoney, Director of Real Estate Development, County Administration, 954-357-7357
Ralph Stone, Director, Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment, 954-357-5320
Keith D. Bostick, Deputy Director, Human Services Department, 954-357-6051
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no fiscal impact to Broward County.