Approval of Canal Access for SW 10th Street Connector Project

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), authorizing FDOT’s use of County-owned property for the installation and maintenance of canal improvements located at Canals 1, 2, and 3, in connection with the SW 10th Street Connector widening project and establishing the respective maintenance responsibilities of FDOT and the County following construction; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 2)

Record date · May 6, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is granting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) permission to use county-owned land near Canals 1, 2, and 3. This agreement allows FDOT to perform canal improvements required for the SW 10th Street Connector road widening project and defines which agency is responsible for maintenance after construction.

Why it matters

This agreement facilitates the SW 10th Street Connector road widening project by granting FDOT access to county property and formalizing long-term maintenance duties for the affected canal areas.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Florida Department of Transportation

FDOT receives legal access to county property to perform construction and maintenance.

Directly affected

Broward County

The County grants access to its land and assumes specific maintenance obligations post-construction.

Directly affected

Residents of Commission District 2

Residents in the vicinity of the canal improvements and the SW 10th Street Connector project may experience construction activity.

Key Facts

Broward County is entering into a revocable license agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The agreement authorizes FDOT to use county-owned property for canal improvements at Canals 1, 2, and 3.
The improvements are required for the SW 10th Street Connector road widening project.
The agreement establishes the maintenance responsibilities for both FDOT and the County following the completion of construction.

Show all 8 facts

The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the agreement.
The project is located within Commission District 2.
The file number for this item is 25-348.
The item is classified as a Consent Item under the Public Works and Environmental Services department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'revocable license agreement'?

It is a legal permission granted by the property owner (the County) to another party (FDOT) to use land for a specific purpose, which the owner can cancel under certain conditions.

Will this project affect my property?

The document specifies that the work is occurring at Canals 1, 2, and 3 within Commission District 2 in connection with the SW 10th Street Connector project.

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