Title
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property Located at 835 Knox Road for the Stewart Mill Force Main Sewer Line Project
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: N/A (County)
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell: 373-4578
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Kallam: 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering & Inspections Department is in the process of acquiring right of way and permanent utility easements for the Stewart Mill Force Main Sewer Line. City Council approval is requested for the acquisition of this property.
BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Department has approved the Stewart Mill Force Main Sewer Line Project. The main purpose of the project is to divert waste water flows going to the existing Rock Creek Lift Station in order to free up pumping capacity, and to provide service to the large drainage area (10,565 acres) that is contiguous to the new lift station. This project is also designed to open up additional development in the eastern part of the county for more economic development opportunities.
The subject property is located at 835 Knox Road, parcel #0084875. This property is owned by Jerry and Beverly Kivett. The portion of property to be acquired was appraised by Harold Messick, of Messick and Company, Inc. and was valued at $38,251. After negotiations, the owners agreed to accept $45,900.
The property is zoned HB (Highway Business). The required Permanent Utility Easement acquisition consists of 9,151 Sq. Ft. (0.21 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this acquisition is budgeted in the Water Resources Extension Reserve Fund, Account #507-7012-01.6012 (Land ROW), Activity A13088.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering & Inspections Department recommends the approval of this acquisition.