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Approve to convey a Distribution Easement to Duke Energy Florida, LLC, and further described as the Easement Area located within Lots 1-10 of Block 8, Magnolia Park and Lots 1-10 of Block 5, Magnolia Park, less the Right of Way in the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of the plat as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Pinellas County, FL Public Records, in support of the proposed City Hall development located at 200 S Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
The City shall convey (give) a Distribution Easement (DU) to Duke Energy that will be further refined within 90 days of the utility's final placement with a Descriptive Easement in support of the proposed downtown utility undergrounding efforts adjacent to the new City Hall and PSTA new Multi-Modal Transit Center developments.
This two-step easement is designed to both initiate the ordering of utilities with the freedom to make adjustments due to field conditions or design changes as needed for the utilities. The proposed Easement will convey a 20.00-foot wide Easement Area for each switchgear and a 10.00 foot wide “Easement Area” lying 5.00 feet on each side of Duke's facilities which shall be installed at mutually agreeable locations. After installation of the facilities, the City will have the option to provide a sketch and description to further refine the easement area within 90 days after installation.
City staff have reviewed and approved this Distribution Easement.
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