SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Continue to February 5, 2026: Approve a Roadway Transfer Agreement with the Town of Belleair for a certain portion of Watkins Road pursuant to Florida Statute 335.0415(3) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City of Clearwater owns a portion of Watkins Road west of Bay Avenue. It has been determined to be in the best interests of both municipalities to enter into this agreement to transfer title to the road from the City of Clearwater to the Town of Belleair. The City of Clearwater will retain ownership of their water main located along the north side of the road with the ability to access and maintain the line through a right-of-way easement.
As part of this transfer the City of Clearwater milled and resurfaced the subject section of Watkins Road with the cost shared jointly between both municipalities. The mill/resurfacing total cost of $20,971.38, was shared equally between the City and Belleair. The City has received payment from the Town of Belleair’s portion ($10,485.69).
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
[1.2] Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management.
At the January 12, 2026 work session, staff requested to conrinue the item to February 5, 2026. There was council consensus to conitnue the item. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda.