348.965 – Short title.
348.965 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority Law.” History.—s. 1, ch. 84-354.
348.966 – Definitions.
348.966 Definitions.—As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the term: (1) “Agency of the state” means and includes this state and any department of, or corporation, agency, or instrumentality heretofore or hereafter created, designated, or established by, this state. (2) “Authority” means the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority. (3) “Bonds” means and includes the notes, […]
348.967 – Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority.
348.967 Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority.— (1) There is created and established a body politic and corporate, an agency of the state, to be known as the “Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority,” hereinafter referred to as the “authority.” (2)(a) The governing body of the authority shall consist of seven members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor […]
348.968 – Purposes and powers.
348.968 Purposes and powers.— (1)(a) The authority created and established by the provisions of this part is granted and shall have the right to acquire, hold, construct, improve, maintain, operate, own, and lease all or any part of the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge System, hereinafter referred to as the “system.” (b) It is the express intention of this […]
348.969 – Bonds.
348.969 Bonds.— (1) Bonds may be issued on behalf of the authority as provided by the State Bond Act. In the alternative, the authority may issue bonds pursuant to the provisions of subsection (2). (2)(a) Bonds of the authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, whether on original issuance or on refunding, shall be authorized by […]
348.97 – Lease-purchase agreement.
348.97 Lease-purchase agreement.— (1) In order to effectuate the purposes of this part and as authorized herein, the authority may, but shall not be required to, enter into a lease-purchase agreement with the department relating to and covering all or any part of the system. (2) Any lease-purchase agreement may provide for the leasing and ultimate sale of […]
348.758 – Appointment of department as agent of authority for construction.
348.758 Appointment of department as agent of authority for construction.—The department may be appointed by the authority as its agent for the purpose of constructing improvements and extensions to the Central Florida Expressway System and for its completion. In such event, the authority shall provide the department with complete copies of all documents, agreements, resolutions, contracts, […]
348.759 – Acquisition of lands and property.
348.759 Acquisition of lands and property.— (1) For the purposes of this part, the Central Florida Expressway Authority may acquire private or public property and property rights, including rights of access, air, view, and light, by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation by eminent domain proceedings, as the authority deems necessary for any of the purposes of this […]
348.760 – Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.
348.760 Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.—A county, municipality, drainage district, road and bridge district, school district or any other political subdivision, board, commission, or individual in, or of, the state may make and enter into with the authority, contracts, leases, conveyances, partnerships, or other agreements pursuant to this part. The authority may make […]
348.7605 – Public-private partnership.
348.7605 Public-private partnership.—The Legislature declares that there is a public need for the rapid construction of safe and efficient transportation facilities for traveling within the state and that it is in the public’s interest to provide for public-private partnership agreements to effectuate the construction of additional safe, convenient, and economical transportation facilities. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision […]