Subject:
Title
Petition to Vacate, Re: A portion of three Public Utility Easements - Plat of "Diana Shores Unit No. 7" Plat Book 24, Page 24 - Merritt Island - Richard S. and Kimberly A. Edwards - District 2
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Fiscal Impact:
The petitioners are charged $640. These fees are deposited in Fund 0002-30265 revenue account for vacatings.
Dept/Office:
Public Works Department - Surveying & Mapping
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of three public utility easements, per Plat "Diana Shores Unit No. 7", Plat Book 24, Page 24, in Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 36 East. If approved, it is requested that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the attached Resolution approving the vacating.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Florida Statutes, Section 336.09 and Brevard County Article II, Section 86-36, provide a method for the Board of County Commissioners to vacate and abandon unused rights-of-way and easements. The petitioners own Lot 96, Block L, and are requesting the vacating of a portion of three public utility easements to allow for two walls built into the easement to be removed as an encroachment and for the permit to be finalized. The property is located in Merritt Island East of N. Courtenay Pkwy and South of Highway 528.
On May 5, 2025, the legal notice was advertised in Florida Today informing the public of the date a public hearing would be held to consider the vacating. All pertinent county agencies and public utility companies have been notified. At this time, no objections have been received.
Name: Amber.Holley@brevardfl.gov Phone: 321-350-8346
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Advertise Approved Resolution Notice and Record Vacating Resolution Documents as one resolution type document, which in sequence includes the approved/signed resolution, the proof of publication of the public hearing notice, and the proof of publication ...
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