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APR 211982 TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: April 20, 1982 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners Thru: David L. Greene, SUBJECT: Florida Power and Light Asst. County Administrator Joint Pole Use Agreement FROM: James W. Davis P. E REFERENCES: Public Works Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Florida Power and Light Company has requested that the County enter into a Joint Use Agreement which gives the County the right to attach traffic signals to F.P.L. poles. The attached agreement states that attachments will be main- tained in a safe condition, that the County will indemnify the owner of any liability due to the County's facilities, and ttthe County will bear the cost of rearranging it's facilities if neces!ia.ry. This agreement is necessary to allow the -flashing beacoq installation at 8th Street and 27th Avenue. ALTERXATIVES AND ANALYSIS Presently, the County appears to use two F.P.L. poles to support traffic signals. These poles are located at Oslo Road and 27th Avenue and at 12th Street and 27th Avenue. The 8th Street and 27th Avenue installation will be the third such case. The County Attorney's office has reviewed the attached agreement and has several comments concerning the County's obligations. However, since only 3 poles are considered, the Attorney's office has stated that the County could enter into this agreement, but prior to future installations, the County - should renegotiate an agreement with F.P.L. RECMENDATIONS AND FUNDING It is recommended that the following motion be presented and approved: 1. That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Joint Use Agreement. 2. That the Board authorize the Chairman'to execute said agreement on behalf of the citizens of Indian River County. No funding is applicable. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve the Joint Pole Use Agreement and authorize the signature of the Chairman. Lengthy discussion followed concerning the agreement.