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County Administrator's Report 11. 18.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/10/2014
Issue: Acceptance of a Drainage Easement in Woodbridge Subdivision, 1st Addition
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Drainage Easement in Woodbridge Subdivision, 1st Addition, from Michael J. and Michael C. Walther - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a 15-foot-wide drainage easement (approximately 0.06 acres) in Woodbridge Subdivision, 1st Addition, from Michael J. and Michael C. Walther:

A. Accept the donation of a 15-foot-wide drainage easement (approximately 0.06 acres) in Woodbridge Subdivision, 1st Addition, from Michael J. and Michael C. Walther;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the easement is being donated for governmental use for road and drainage improvements and the County benefits from the acceptance of this drainage 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 Drainage Easement as of the day of delivery of the Drainage 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 acceptance of this 15-foot wide drainage easement is intended to help alleviate future flooding by installing a piped emergency overflow discharge for the on-site stormwater system for Campus Quarters. Mr. Michael J. and Mr. Michael C. Walther have agreed to donate a 15 foot wide drainage easement (approximately 0.06 acres) along the western boundary of their property. Board approval is required for the Board's acceptance of the donated drainage easement.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

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

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Drainage Easement was approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Senior Assistant County Attorney.

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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