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City seeks lease with Florida East Coast Railway to clean railroad right‑of‑way; staff says cleanup contingent on FEC agreement
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed debris and encampment issues on Florida East Coast Railway right‑of‑way; city manager said staff are pursuing a lease to allow the city to maintain the corridor and sent notices to FEC.
City officials told the Hallandale Beach City Commission on May 7 that the stretch of property along the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway line is private railroad property and not subject to city citation procedures, and staff are pursuing a lease to allow city maintenance.
City Manager Dr. Earl (as identified in the meeting) and other staff reported they have notified the FEC about debris and are pressing for a lease agreement that would permit the city to maintain the rail right‑of‑way. The city manager said staff have asked FEC for a formal lease and that city staff are reluctant to perform maintenance before an agreement is in place because the railroad may require removal of trees or plantings the city once placed in the right‑of‑way.
Commissioners said the corridor has become a site for refuse and camping and urged staff to pursue a solution. The city manager said staff will continue to seek a lease and that, if the railroad does not cooperate, the city may seek federal assistance or congressional outreach as a later step.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff said they had sent another notice to FEC the week of the meeting and will attempt to obtain the lease agreement before taking further on‑the‑ground steps.
