SUBJECT
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Authorize an Easement to the City of Lakeland in conjunction with electric service to gas facilities within the North Central Landfill. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County previously entered into an agreement with New River Solid Waste Association to sell naturally produced gas at the North Central Landfill to Polk County RNG, LLC (“RNG”). RNG is constructing a facility on a 5-acre portion of the landfill site which is leased to it by the County in conjunction with the agreement. The construction of the project has been completed and the City of Lakeland [Lakeland Electric] (hereinafter “City”), as the authorized provider of electric utility services, agreed to provide electric service to the facility but has requested an easement over its installed facilities. A legal description for an easement over the installed electric facilities was prepared and submitted to the City. The City has agreed to the easement area and has prepared and submitted an Easement document for review and approval. Approving and authorizing the Easement will give the City the easement needed to operate and maintain its facilities and thereby allow it to provide electric service to the gas facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board authorize the aforementioned Easement to the City of Lakeland.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577