LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-55 - TRANSFER OF FIVE FLAGS MEMORIAL PARK TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-55:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, FINDING AND DECLARING THE DESIRABILITY AND NECESSITY OF TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF THE FIVE FLAGS MEMORIAL PARK TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE THREE-MILE BRIDGE OVER PENSACOLA BAY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO SUCH PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY RELATING TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a replacement for the Pensacola Bay Bridge, including improvements to State Road 30. In order to accommodate and facilitate the construction project, it is necessary and desirable for the City of Pensacola to transfer ownership of the land known as Five Flags Memorial Park to the State of Florida Department of Transportation. The Department will replace the Park with appropriate signage, to be approved by the City, informing and welcoming the public to the City of Pensacola.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Florida Department of Transportation will incur all costs for the signage replacement.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
10/30/2018
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Brian Cooper, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 18-55
PRESENTATION: No end