C7B - Approve Fpl Easement in Flamingo Park
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL), FOR THE PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF A TWO HUNDRED TWO AND SEVEN TENTHS (202.7) SQUARE FOOT EASEMENT AREA, LOCATED ON A PORTION OF FLAMINGO PARK, BEING AN EASEMENT LYING IN A PORTION OF BLOCK 66 “OCEAN BEACH FLA. ADDITION NO. 3”, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND LYING IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 7-B, "FIRST ADDITION TO WHITMANS SUBDIVISION OF ESPANOLA VILLAS,” ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, AT PAGE 147, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 01° 58' 41” EAST, ALONG THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF AND ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MERIDIAN AVENUE FORMERLY KNOWN AS “PINE AVE” ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT, A DISTANCE OF 681.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 01° 58' 41” EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 12.67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88° 01' 19” WEST A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01° 58' 41” WEST A DISTANCE OF 12.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88° 01' 19” EAST, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MERIDIAN AVE FORMERLY KNOWN AS SAID “PINE AVE”, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 202.7 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS, FOR USE BY FPL TO ACCESS, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN ABOVE-GROUND TRANSFORMER, TOGETHER WITH THE RELATED BELOW GROUND FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY FOR THE AMENITIES IN THE PARK.
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Commission Vote Result
7-0
PASSED
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach‘s ("City") Flamingo Park, spanning 36.53 acres, is located within the Historic Flamingo Park neighborhood in South Beach. Within the park is an outdated softball field in need of renovation to enhance its usability. As part of the Flamingo Park Master Plan and funded by the General Obligation Bond (G.O.B.), the field will undergo improvements for the benefit of the community.
The scope of work includes upgrades to the existing softball field, such as enhanced drainage
and regrading, installation of new artificial turf, improvements to dugouts and bleachers, replacement of the current fence with taller fences and netting, new sports and park lighting, landscaping enhancements, and replacement of sidewalks and gates, along with the installation of bollards.
On October 30, 2024, the City Commission approved the award of a contract to H.A Contracting Corp. for the renovation of the softball field. The construction of the project started on March 10, 2025, and is anticipated to be completed in December 2025.
ANALYSIS
During the development of construction documents, due to safety concerns and in order to expand usability of the park, the Parks and Recreation Department requested the removal of overhead lines adjacent to the softball field. As part of the removal of the overhead lines, a new transformer, replacing the existing pole mounted transformer, and underground lines will need to be installed.
The undergrounding of the overhead lines and the installation of an FPL transformer on City owned park property, will require a two hundred two and seven thenths (202.7) square feet, perpetual non-exclusive easement within the limits of Flamingo Park, adjacent to Meridian Avenue.
The proposed Easement Agreement (Exhibit 1) in favor of FPL, including the accompanying Easement Sketch, will permit FPL to access, construct, operate and maintain an above-ground transformer, together with the related below-ground facilities, in order to provide electricity for the existing amenities in the park.
The easement is required for unlimited access for the installation and energizing of the requested transformer, and future operation and maintenance of the FPL facility.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the resolution.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
Yes
Yes
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
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Condensed Title
Execute FPL Easement Agreement, Flamingo Park. CIP
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