Approval of Water Pipeline Agreement with Florida Gas Transmission Company

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Encroachment Agreement between Broward County and Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, (FGT), under which FGT consents to the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of a new potable water pipeline by Broward County across an easement held by FGT (“Easement Area”) as depicted on Exhibit “C” of the Encroachment Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 7)

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is seeking approval for an agreement with Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGT) to install and maintain a new pipeline. The agreement allows the county to work within an existing area currently held by FGT.

Why it matters

This agreement authorizes the physical construction and long-term maintenance of a new water pipeline in Commission District 7 by granting the county legal access to land currently controlled by a private gas transmission company.

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

Broward County residents

Residents in Commission District 7 may experience construction activity related to the installation and maintenance of the new water pipeline.

Directly affected

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC

The company must grant consent for the county to operate within their existing easement area.

Key Facts

Broward County is authorized to install, maintain, operate, and repair a new potable water pipeline.
The pipeline will be located within an easement area currently held by Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGT).
The project is located within Commission District 7.
The agreement requires the Mayor and Clerk to execute the document.

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The specific location of the work is defined in Exhibit C of the Encroachment Agreement.
The item is classified as a Consent Item under file number 25-657.
The project is managed by the Public Works and Environmental Services - Water and Wastewater Engineering Division.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an encroachment agreement?

It is a legal contract that allows one party to use a portion of land that is already under the legal control or of another party.

Will this affect water service in my area?

The document specifies the installation of a new pipeline in Commission District 7, but does not detail specific service impacts or timelines for residents.

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