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Agreement Amendment for Lake Allen Ditch Maintenance

Original title: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DITCH MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK - Inflow into Lake Allen as recorded via plat in Official Records book 124, Pages 16-17

Record date · January 11, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Pinellas Park City Council is considering authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to an existing ditch maintenance agreement with Pinellas County. The agreement concerns water inflow into Lake Allen.

Why it matters

This amendment updates the legal responsibilities for maintaining drainage infrastructure that directs water into Lake Allen, affecting how the city and county share maintenance duties for that specific site.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Pinellas Park residents

Residents living near Lake Allen may be affected by changes to how drainage infrastructure in their area is maintained.

Directly affected

Pinellas County government

The county is a party to the agreement and shares responsibility for the maintenance of the ditch.

Key Facts

The City Council is voting on whether to authorize the Mayor to sign the 'First Amendment' to a ditch maintenance agreement.
The agreement is between the City of Pinellas Park and Pinellas County.
The maintenance concerns water inflow into Lake Allen.
The specific location is recorded in Official Records book 124, Pages 16-17.

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The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.
The item was introduced on December 5, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Consent Agenda' item?

A item is typically a routine or non-controversial matter that is approved by the council in a single vote without individual discussion.

What does this amendment change?

The document authorizes the Mayor to sign the first amendment to an existing maintenance agreement, though the specific technical changes to the maintenance duties are not detailed in this summary.

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Historical Record Reference

The agreement explicitly references a specific historical plat recorded in Official Records book 124, pages 16-17, indicating the maintenance area is tied to long-standing land records.

Lake Allen

Connected Entities

City of Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Lake Allen

OrganizationCity of Pinellas Park“Local government body considering the agreement.”Map →

OrganizationPinellas County“Partner in the maintenance agreement.”Map →

locationLake Allen“The site of the drainage infrastructure being maintained.”Map →

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