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Utility Relocation Agreement for Pine Island Road Project

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Joint Participation Agreement between Broward County and the City of Sunrise for relocation, disposal, and adjustment of certain City utilities at the City’s expense, related to the County’s Pine Island Road project from SW 36 Street to Nova Drive; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 5)

Record date · October 21, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Sunrise and Broward County have proposed an agreement to manage the relocation and adjustment of city-owned utilities to accommodate the county's road construction project on Pine Island Road. Under this agreement, the City of Sunrise will be responsible for the costs associated with these utility changes.

Why it matters

This agreement formalizes that the City of Sunrise, rather than Broward County, will pay for the relocation and disposal of city utilities required by the Pine Island Road construction project between SW 36 Street and Nova Drive.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Sunrise taxpayers

City funds will be used to cover the costs of utility relocation and disposal.

Directly affected

Broward County

The county is coordinating the road construction project and entering into a formal agreement with the city for utility management.

Key Facts

  • The City of Sunrise will bear the full financial cost for the relocation, disposal, and adjustment of its city utilities.
  • The utility work is required to facilitate the Broward County Pine Island Road construction project.
  • The project area covers Pine Island Road from SW 36 Street to Nova Drive.
  • The agreement is a Joint Participation Agreement between Broward County and the City of Sunrise.
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  • The motion authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreement.
  • The item is categorized as a Consent Item under Commission District 5.
  • The item was introduced on August 4, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is paying for the utility work?
The City of Sunrise is responsible for the costs of relocating and adjusting its own utilities.
What part of Pine Island Road is affected?
The project affects the stretch of Pine Island Road between SW 36 Street and Nova Drive.

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Municipal Utility Cost Responsibility

The agreement explicitly places the financial burden of utility relocation on the City of Sunrise rather than the county managing the road project.

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