SUBJECT
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Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for Coon Lake Road and authorize a County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Coon Lake Road is a County maintained roadway running south from the intersection of Eloise Loop Road/Thompson Nursery Road/West Lake Ruby Drive and then westerly to CR 653 (Rattlesnake Road), which lies within and/or adjacent to the municipal limits of the City of Winter Haven (“City”). The road, which is classified as local residential roadway, is proposed to be transferred to the City in conjunction with proposed development adjacent to the roadway.
Florida Statutes allow for the transfer of public roads between jurisdictions by mutual agreement of the affected governments and a conveyance of the associated right-of-way by deed. The City has reviewed and approved, at its meeting held April 22, 2024, an Agreement for Transfer of Public Road for the transfer of the subject road and has agreed to accept a County Deed for the associated right-of-way. Approving said Agreement and authorizing a County Deed to the City for the associated right-of-way will transfer ownership of the subject road and will remove the roadway from the County’s Road Inventory thereby allowing the County to cease maintenance and future liability responsibilities associated with it.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the aforementioned Agreement for Transfer of Public Road and authorize a County Deed to the City for the right-of-way associated therewith.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Administrator
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577