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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, A DIVISION OF TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY (TECO), FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF NATURAL GAS FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE CHILDREN�S COURTHOUSE SITE, LOCATED AT 112 N.W. 3 STREET, MIAMI; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON TO EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board hereby authorizes the conveyance of an Easement to the Peoples Gas System, a Division of Tampa Electric Company (TECO), as described in the Peoples Gas System Easement attached, in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizing the Board of County Commissioners acting by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of said Board to execute said Easement on behalf of Miami-Dade County.

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To: Honorable Chairman Joe A. Martinez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

From: Alina T. Hudak
County Manager

Subject: Resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement to Peoples Gas System, a Division of Tampa Electric Company (TECO), for the installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas facilities to service the Children�s Courthouse site, located at 112 N.W. 3 Street, Miami

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Board approve the attached resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement to Peoples Gas System, a Division of Tampa Electric Company (TECO), for the installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas facilities to service the Children�s Courthouse site located at 112 N.W. 3 Street, Miami. The item was prepared by General Services Administration.

OWNER: Miami-Dade County, General Services Administration

TAX FOLIO NUMBER: 01-4137-070-0010

SIZE: Approximately 3,602 square feet

LOCATION: 112 N.W. 3 Street, Miami

COMMISSION DISTRICT: 5

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IMPACTED: Countywide

ZONING: G/I � Government and Institutions. According to the Department of Planning and Zoning, the existing use is a permitted use under the current zoning.

MANAGER'S BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND: On September 25, 2001, by Resolution No. R-1065-01, the Board designated 3.38 acres of County-owned land, located at 112 N.W. 3 Street, Miami, as the site for a new Children�s Courthouse. The construction of the Children�s Courthouse is underway and is expected to be completed by October 31, 2013.

JUSTIFICATION: Peoples Gas System has requested a perpetual easement to install, maintain and repair natural gas facilities that will service the Children�s Courthouse. The proposed 12 foot gas easement will be located along the east boundary line of the site.

FISCAL IMPACT/
FUNDING SOURCES: The grant of easement has no fiscal impact to the County. The Children�s Courthouse project is funded with proceeds from the Criminal Justice Bonds, the 2003 Juvenile Courthouse bonds proceeds and interest as well as future financing. Index Code CPE36AJA2JVC Sub object Code 26040.

MONITOR: Shannon Clark, Real Estate Officer

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AUTHORITY: Authorizes the Board of County Commissioners acting by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of said Board to execute this easement in substantially the form attached hereto.



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Wendi J. Norris, Director
General Services Administration