Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Underground utility line easement for BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC at the Micco Scrub Sanctuary - District 3
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Fiscal Impact:
The County will receive $5,000 from BellSouth as compensation for the easement that will be used by the EEL Program for ongoing management of the sanctuary property.
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation EEL Program
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the resolution granting the easement to BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC and authorize the Chair to execute the resolution and any easement related documents.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC is constructing a cell tower adjacent to the Micco Scrub Sanctuary, which the County manages under the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. BellSouth is requesting an underground utility easement through approximately 150 feet of the sanctuary property for the connection of the new cell tower to the existing fiber optic cable system running along Micco Road.
The easement will run adjacent to the sanctuary fire control line and an existing Florida Power and Light powerline easement. Since the location is already maintained as an open (non-forested) area, there will be no negative impacts to the sanctuary property.
The EEL Selection and Management Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the easement request on September 26, 2023.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please return Board Memo to the EEL Program.