SUBJECT
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Approve Temporary License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County (County) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
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DESCRIPTION
Over 50 years ago the County had an agreement with the State for the operation and maintenance of the Lake Parker Control Structure. After 50 years that agreement expired. The SWFWMD is wanting to enter into another agreement for the operation and maintenance of the control structure.
Attached is the temporary License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure. The temporary agreement states that the County is responsible for all costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the control structure. Once approved, the County and the SWFWMD will need to enter into a permanent agreement for the operation and maintenance of the control structure.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the Temporary License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County (County) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this agreement will result in costs to be paid out of the Roads & Drainage Division operation budget that are associated with the operation and maintenance of the Lake Parker control structure.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.
Director
Roads & Drainage
(863) 535-2200
jayjarvis@polk-county.net