Subject:
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Contract for Sale and Purchase with Bradley A. Giles and Stephanie S. Giles
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Contract for Sale and Purchase (Contract) between Bradley A. Giles and Stephanie S. Giles (Sellers) and the County, for a temporary construction easement (TCE) as specified in Exhibit A, and a permanent drainage easement (PDE) as specified in Exhibit B.
• The TCE and the PDE are located within the boundaries of the Sellers property located at 463 Riverside Dr. (Property), also known as Pinellas County parcel #11-27-15-00000-410-1140 and parcel #11-27-15-00000-410-0800.
• County seeks to acquire the TCE and the PDE in support of the Beckett Bridge Replacement / Riverside Drive Drainage Improvements (Project).
• Sellers have agreed to $55,000 as just compensation for the TCE and PDE, based on the fair market value.
• Funding is budgeted in the Beckett Bridge Replacement project 001037A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, and funded by the Local Government Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny), in FY23. The unspent acquisition funding in FY23 will be carried forward via resolution to FY24 upon approval from the Board of County Commissioners.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Approval and execution of the Contract by the County Administrator will enable the County to obtain the TCE and PDE required for completion of Project.
Background/Explanation:
The County is planning to replace and improve the existing Beckett Bridge over Whitcomb Bayou in Tarpon Springs. The existing Beckett Bridge will be replaced by a two-lane moveable bridge with pedestrian and bicycle facilities that meet current design safety standards. The TCE and the PDE are required over portions of the Property for the construction requirements of the Project. The Sellers have agreed to accept $55,000.00 as compensation for the easement.
Fiscal Impact:
The Contract amount is $55,000.00.
Funding is budgeted within the Beckett Bridge Replacement project 001037A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Local Government Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny), in FY23. The unspent acquisition funding in FY23 will be carried forward via resolution to FY24 upon approval from the Board of County Commissioners.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign the Contract for Sale and Purchase is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Contract for Sale and Purchase
Attachment A
Exhibit A
Attachment B
Exhibit B
Location Map