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File #: 136-26   
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/5/2026 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 2/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Utility Easements from 705 Henry Street for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Easement Exhibit (705 Henry St)unsigned, 3. 705 Henry Utility Easement Agreement, 4. Approver Report
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TO:                                           Mayor and City Council

 

FROM:                      Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities

 

SUBJECT:

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Resolution Accepting a Grant of Utility Easements from 705 Henry Street for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project

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BACKGROUND:

The Washington Street Water Main Improvements project is planned for construction in 2026.  In order to construct a portion of the project on Washington Street just east of Hickory Creek, permanent & temporary utility easements are required from 705 Henry Street.

 

The Public Service Committee will review this matter.

 

CONCLUSION:

City Staff have negotiated a permanent & temporary utility easement agreement with the owner of 705 Henry Street.  The attached easement agreement with 705 Henry Street will provide access rights and construction of the water main for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project.  The landowner has accepted the appraised value of $2,000.00 for the easements.

 

PIN                                                                                         ADDRESS                          EASEMENT TYPE  APPRAISED VALUE

30-07-15-212-003-0000                     705 Henry St      Permanent & temporary                      $2,000.00

 

Funds will be charged to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, $2,000.00).

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the resolution accepting the grant of utility easements from 705 Henry Street for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project.

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