SUBJECT
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Approve Right of Way Agreement between Polk County and School Board of Polk County in conjunction with the Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Road and Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road Intersection Project, Parcel 102. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The County has a Community Investment Project to improve the intersection of Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Road and Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road by constructing a roundabout and realigning a portion of Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road. To allow construction of the improvements, the County will need to acquire additional right-of-way for the project from impacted property owners.
Parcel 102 is a fee parcel needed for mainline right-of-way, including the realignment of Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road, along with a storm water retention facility, all in conjunction with the project. The parcel is an irregularly shaped parcel, containing approximately 2.8 acres, located near the northeast corner of the parent parcel. The parent parcel is a large vacant tract owned by the School Board of Polk County (“School Board”) for a future school site. The County contacted School Board staff regarding the right-of-way parcel needed for the project. After a review of the project and the parcel the School Board has agreed to convey the parcel to the County at no cost with a few proposed design changes by the County to accommodate the School Board’s remainder property. The School Board is scheduled to approve, at its Board meeting on June 10, 2025, a Right-of-Way Agreement for the conveyance of the parcel. The County Attorney’s Office and the Real Estate Services Director have reviewed the Right-of-Way Agreement and recommend approval. Approving the Agreement will allow the County to take ownership of the parcel for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the above-mentioned Right-of-Way Agreement for Parcel 102 of the Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Road and Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road Intersection project.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577