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County Administrator's Report 13. 13.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/21/2018
Issue: Acceptance of a Drainage Easement at 2853 Pine Forest Road
From:	Joy Jones
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Two Easements Located at 2853 Pine Forest Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning two easements located at 2853 Pine Forest Road from David A. Farish:

A. Accept the donation of a Drainage Easement, (approximately 0.37 acres) located at 2853 Pine Forest Road from David A. Farish, for drainage improvements;

B. Accept the donation of a Temporary Construction Easement, (approximately 0.50 acres) located at 2853 Pine Forest Road from David A. Farish, for drainage improvements;

C. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps considering the property is being donated for governmental use for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

D. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

E. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Easements, as of the day of delivery of the Easements to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]

This property is located in Commission District 5.

BACKGROUND:

This Drainage Easement is needed for the Crestfield/Crockett Drainage Project. Currently, a washout area is located behind Mr. Farish's property at 2853 Pine Forest Road. The County would like to repair the washout area by installing a permanent structure to prevent future damage. In order for the County to make the desired improvements, a Drainage Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement, is needed for the southern portion of Mr. Farish's property.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Clerk's Office.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Drainage Easement and the Temporary Construction Easement were approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's office.

PERSONNEL:

All work associated with this request is being done in-house and no additional staff is required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

These actions are consistent with the provisions of Section 46-139, Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, staff will proceed in compliance with Section 46-139 of the County Code of Ordinances.

Attachments
Drainage Easement
Temporary Construction Easement
Aerial Map