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File #: 320-25   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/7/2025 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action: 5/20/2025
Title: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on South Eastern Avenue for the Heggie Park Phase I Water Main Improvements Project
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. South Eastern Avenue Utility Easement_Signed.pdf, 3. Easement Exhibit - Eastern Avenue (30-07-15-308-010) (Sealed).pdf, 4. Approver Report

TO:                                           Mayor and City Council

 

FROM:                      Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities

 

SUBJECT:

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Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on South Eastern Avenue for the Heggie Park Phase I Water Main Improvements Project

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BACKGROUND:

The Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project is planned for construction in 2025.  In order to construct the project a permanent easement is required on a portion of a vacant lot on South Eastern Avenue. 

 

The Public Service Committee will review this matter.

 

CONCLUSION:

City staff have negotiated a permanent easement agreement with the owner.  The attached easement Agreement will provide access for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water main being installed as part of the Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project.  The owner of the vacant lot, John Gross, has accepted the appraised value of $4,100.00 for this easement.

 

PIN                                                                    ADDRESS                                EASEMENT TYPE                                           COST___

30-07-15-308-010                     Vacant Lot                                           15’ Permanent                                          $4,100.00

 

Funds will be charged to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, $4,100.00).

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting a grant of permanent easement on South Eastern Avenue for the Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project.

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