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Read. Follow. Verify.Transfer of County Land to Florida Department of Transportation
Record date · April 1, 2025
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What This Bill Does
This resolution authorizes the transfer of county-owned land in Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for use as a public . It also grants the Mayor and Clerk the authority to sign the necessary legal documents to finalize the property transfer.
The county is permanently transferring ownership of a specific parcel of land to the state for transportation infrastructure purposes, which changes the legal status and control of that property.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Florida Department of Transportation
The agency will gain legal ownership of the property for transportation infrastructure development.
Residents of Commission District 4
The land use within their district will change to accommodate state transportation infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The County is conveying ownership of real property to the Florida Department of Transportation.
- The property is located within the City of Fort Lauderdale.
- The land is being transferred specifically for right-of-way purposes.
- The resolution authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Quitclaim Deed to finalize the transfer.
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- The item is categorized as a Consent Item under File 25-332.
- The proposal originated from the Public Works and Environmental Services - Real Property and Real Estate Development Division.
- The property is situated within Commission District 4.
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Inter-agency Land Transfer
The county is actively consolidating or transferring land control to the state for infrastructure development, as evidenced by this routine conveyance.
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