SUBJECT
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Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between the School Board of Polk County and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 111 and 113. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The County has a Community Investment Project to improve County Road 557 to a four-lane corridor from north of US Highway 17/92 in Lake Alfred, to south of the I-4 Interchange. To allow construction of the new roadway, the County will need to acquire additional right-of-way for the corridor from impacted property owners. The Board previously adopted a resolution authorizing negotiations and written offers to be made on this project.
Parcels 111 and 113 are both fee parcels needed for mainline right-of-way for the project containing approximately 690 square feet and 2,415 square feet, respectively. The parcels are located along the western boundary of large parent tracts owned by the School Board of Polk County (“School Board”) which are the sites of a middle school known as Lake Alfred Polytech Academy and a high school known as Discovery Academy. The County contacted School Board staff regarding the right-of-way parcels needed for the project. After a review of the project and the parcels the School Board has agreed to convey Parcels 111 and 113 to the County at no cost and has approved, at its meeting held February 27, 2024, and delivered a Right-of-Way Agreement for the conveyance.
The County Attorney’s Office and the Real Estate Services Administrator have reviewed the agreement and recommend approval. Approving the Right-of-Way Agreement will allow the County to close and take ownership of the parcels for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the aforementioned Right-of-Way Agreement for Parcels 111 and 113 of the CR 557 Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Administrator
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577