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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A 340 SQUARE FOOT PERMANENT EASEMENT, REFERRED TO AS PARCEL 802, LOCATED AT 15655 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, BEING A PORTION OF FOLIO NO. 06-2216-000-0020, TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.38, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $37,100.00, TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A SIDEWALK, ROADWAY PAVEMENT, A CROSSWALK WITH PAVEMENT MARKINGS, PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION DEVICES, PULL BOXES, CONDUITS, CONDUCTORS, AND OTHER ROADWAY SIGNALIZATION FEATURES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AND TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying County Mayor�s memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (�FDOT�) desires the conveyance of a Permanent Easement consisting of approximately 340 square feet of County-owned property located at 15655 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach, identified as a portion of Folio No. 06-2216-000-0020, as depicted and described in Exhibit �A� to the Permanent Easement attached to the County Mayor�s memorandum and referred to as Parcel 802 (�Permanent Easement�); and

WHEREAS, FDOT requires the Permanent Easement for the purpose of constructing, installing, and maintaining a sidewalk, roadway pavement, a crosswalk with pavement markings, pedestrian signalization devices, pull boxes, conduits, conductors, and other roadway signalization features; and

WHEREAS, this Board finds that the conveyance of the Permanent Easement to FDOT is necessary to facilitate roadway and pedestrian safety improvements along State Road 5/Biscayne Boulevard, will be utilized for the benefit of the public and community welfare, and is consistent with the County�s public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Permanent Easement will automatically revert to the County in the event that FDOT discontinues the use of the Permanent Easement for transportation purposes; and

WHEREAS, the County desires to convey the Permanent Easement to FDOT pursuant to Sections 125.38 and 337.25, Florida Statutes, for the amount of $37,100.00, representing the appraised fair market value of the easement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:

Section 1. This Board adopts and incorporates the foregoing recitals and County Mayor�s memorandum with attachments as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. This Board authorizes the conveyance of the Permanent Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes, for the amount of $37,100.00, in substantially the form attached to the County Mayor�s memorandum, for the purpose of constructing, installing, and maintaining a sidewalk, roadway pavement, a crosswalk with pavement markings, pedestrian signalization devices, pull boxes, conduits, conductors, and other roadway signalization features.

Section 3. This Board authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to take all actions necessary to effectuate the conveyance, to execute the Permanent Easement, and to exercise any rights contained therein.


Section 4. This Board directs the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee, pursuant to Resolution No. R-974-09, to record the Permanent Easement in the public records of Miami-Dade County and to provide a recorded copy to the Clerk of the Board within 30 days of execution. The Clerk of the Board is further directed to attach and permanently store a copy of the recorded instrument with this resolution.

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Date:

To: Honorable Chairman Anthony Rodriguez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

From: Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor

Subject: Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance of a 340 Square Foot Permanent Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation for Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Identified as �Parcel 802� (Portion of Folio No. 06-2216-000-0020)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Executive Summary
This item authorizes the Miami-Dade County (County) Mayor to convey a Permanent Easement consisting of approximately 340 square feet of County-owned land located at 15655 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach (Property), identified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as Parcel 802. The parent tract is identified by Folio No. 06-2216-000-0020 and is managed by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR). The Permanent Easement will be conveyed to FDOT in exchange for compensation in the amount of $37,100, representing the appraised fair market value of the land and related improvements. The conveyance is necessary to facilitate FDOT�s roadway project along State Road (S.R.) 5/Biscayne Boulevard, which will include the construction, installation, and maintenance of a sidewalk, roadway pavement, a crosswalk with pavement markings, pedestrian signalization devices, pull boxes, conduits, conductors, and other roadway signalization features. FDOT will be solely responsible for all costs associated with the project and for long-term maintenance of the improvements.

In accordance with Implementing Order 8-4 (IO 8-4), the Office of Real Estate and Development (ORED), within the People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD), conducted the necessary due diligence in response to FDOT�s request for the conveyance of the Property and found no issues with the Property or title that would preclude its conveyance.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approve the resolution authorizing the conveyance of a Permanent Easement to FDOT for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements. Approval of the resolution will allow FDOT to proceed with ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements and related roadway safety upgrades, providing a direct public benefit to the community.

More specifically, the Resolution does the following:

� Authorizes the conveyance of a Permanent Easement to FDOT for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements;
� Authorizes the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Board to execute the Permanent Easement document (Attachment 1);
� Authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to take all actions necessary to exercise all rights set forth in the Permanent Easement; and
� Authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to record the Permanent Easement in the public records of Miami-Dade County.
Scope
The Property is located in Commission District 4, which is represented by Commissioner Micky Steinberg. Written notice of the proposed conveyance has been provided to the District 4 Office.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The County will receive compensation in the amount of $37,100 for the conveyance of the Permanent Easement, which consists of $36,000 attributed to land value and $1,100 for improvements, with no severance damages to the remainder of the parcel. FDOT will be responsible for all recording fees, construction expenses, and long-term maintenance of the project. Accordingly, there is no negative fiscal impact to the County.

Track Record/Monitoring
Natalia Pastor of ORED is responsible for effectuating the conveyance and recordation of all documents in conjunction with this item.

Delegation of Authority
This item authorizes the County Mayor or the County Mayor�s designee to take all actions necessary to enforce the provisions set forth in the Permanent Easement. This item also authorizes the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Board to execute the Easement document.

Background
On July 9, 2025, FDOT submitted a formal request to acquire a Permanent Easement on approximately 340 square feet of County-owned land located at 15655 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach, as part of its roadway improvement project along S.R. 5/Biscayne Boulevard. The easement will allow FDOT to construct, install, and maintain a sidewalk, roadway pavement, crosswalk, pedestrian signalization devices, and related infrastructure to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.

In accordance with IO 8-4, ORED completed the required due diligence, including circulation of the subject Property on August 4, 2025. No current or anticipated County needs or objections were identified through the circulation process. Additionally, a title review revealed no restrictions or impediments that would prohibit the conveyance of the proposed Permanent Easement for the intended transportation-related use.

An appraisal commissioned by FDOT determined the fair market value of the easement area and improvements to be $37,100. FDOT�s offer included $36,000 for the land and $1,100 for improvements consisting of sod, curbing, and related site work. No severance damages to the remaining property were identified, and the Permanent Easement will not interfere with MDFR�s ongoing operations or use of the facility. Pursuant to Sections 337.25 and 125.38, Florida Statutes, FDOT may acquire or request property interests from counties for transportation purposes. The conveyance is in the public interest and promotes the welfare and safety of the community.

Construction on this segment of the project is currently scheduled to begin on or about February 10, 2030, and is projected to last approximately 300 days. These dates are preliminary and subject to change based on FDOT programming, permitting, and contractor scheduling.

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Carladenise Edwards
Chief Administrative Officer