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Resolution 2026-21: Utility Agreement for FDOT Project

Original title: Resolution 2026-21 to adopt the Agreement for Subordination of Utility Interest to the Florida Department of Transportation that encumbers parcel 13539-001-00

Record date · May 5, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to subordinate city utility interests to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a specific parcel of land. This agreement allows the state to prioritize its transportation project needs over existing city utility infrastructure on the identified property.

Why it matters

This resolution formally grants the Florida Department of Transportation legal priority over city-owned utility interests on parcel 13539-001-00, which is a necessary step for state-led road or infrastructure construction projects.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Florida Department of Transportation

The agency gains legal priority for its transportation project on the specified parcel.

Directly affected

City Utility Department

The department's legal interest in utility infrastructure on parcel 13539-001-00 is subordinated to the state.

Key Facts

  • The resolution adopts an Agreement for Subordination of Utility Interest.
  • The agreement is between the City and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
  • The agreement specifically encumbers parcel 13539-001-00.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 31, 2026.
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  • The status of the document is currently 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'subordination of utility interest' mean?
It means the city agrees that the state's transportation project takes legal priority over the city's existing utility infrastructure rights on that specific piece of land.
Will this affect my utility services?
The document does not specify impacts to individual utility services, only that the city is subordinating its interest in the land to the state department.

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Standard Infrastructure Coordination

The resolution reflects standard inter-governmental coordination between local and state agencies for land use.

Florida Department of TransportationCity Council

Connected Entities

Florida Department of Transportation, City Council, 13539-001-00
OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“The state agency requesting the subordination of utility interests.”Map →
OrganizationCity Council“The governing body voting on the resolution.”Map →
other13539-001-00“The specific parcel of land affected by the utility subordination agreement.”Map →

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