Title: 5. GRANT A PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL NO. 63

Requested Action:

THAT THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVE A 0.02 ACRE (1,019 SQ. FT.) PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), TO INSTALL ADA COMPLIANT SIDEWALKS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAST ARM AND CONTROL CABINET AT DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL NO. 63.

Summary Explanation and Background:

The FDOT’s intersection improvement project at Seagate Avenue and AIA, the northeast corner of the Fletcher Middle School site, will include ADA compliant sidewalks and ramps, as well as a new traffic signal mast arm with control cabinet.  The area encumbered by this easement contains 1,019 sq. ft. (0.02 acres) and does not adversely affect the School Board property.  The easement will allow for the placement and maintenance of the FDOT equipment.

These improvements will be made at no cost to the district and will improve safety and ADA accessibility at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School No. 63.

New Century Commission Recommendation/OPPAGA Recommendation/Council of Great City Schools Recommendation:
R134

Financial Impact (Including HR/headcount/Source of Funds):
The district will receive $5,600 for the easement.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ronald A. Fagan, Executive Director, Operations Business Planning and Program Management, 390-2922

Karen S. Kuhlmann, Director, Real Estate and Agency Liaison, 390-2259

J. Tyler Loehnert, Director, Real Property, 390-2259

Doug Ayars, Jr., P.E., Chief Operating Officer, 390-2007