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County Administrator's Report 19. 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/11/2013
Issue: Acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement on Innerarity Point Road
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement on Innerarity Point Road - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 63 square feet) on Innerarity Point Road from David C. Liane and Kathy J. Newbry, for the Innerarity Point Road Sidewalk Project:

A. Accept the donation of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 63 square feet) on Innerarity Point Road from David C. Liane and Kathy J. Newbry, for the Innerarity Point Road Sidewalk Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for sidewalk and stormwater drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

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

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept, the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement as of the day of delivery of the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement 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 recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]

BACKGROUND:

The County has a project in design to make sidewalk and drainage improvements along Innerarity Point Road. Due to limited right-of-way within this area, it was determined that additional property would be required to facilitate the project. David C. Liane and Kathy J. Newbry, owners of the property located at 14220 Innerarity Point Road, have agreed to donate a portion of their property (approximately 63 square feet) for a Public Road Right-of-Way Easement to facilitate the sidewalk and drainage improvement project. Board approval is required for the Board's acceptance of the donated property.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

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

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement was approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney, on June 7, 2013.

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.

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Easement
Parcel information
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