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FPL easement prevents permanent restrooms at Marnie Fields; council to pursue outreach
Summary
City staff told council Florida Power & Light has an easement covering all of Marnie Fields and will not allow permanent structures there, blocking a planned restroom; council discussed interim trailers, sewer hookup costs and drafting a formal letter and lobbyist outreach to FPL.
Paul Perino, Bonita Springs parks and recreation director, told the City Council workshop that Florida Power & Light informed staff the Marnie Fields parcels are entirely within an FPL easement and that the utility "does not permit any permanent structures in any part of their easement," blocking staff plans to build a permanent restroom on the site.
Perino said staff reviewed the entire site and found every part of the property the city holds is within FPL’s easement, including recently acquired land. He described options staff is considering: upgrading the existing temporary restroom trailer (the unit on site cost about $30,000), installing…
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