Title
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Property Located at 1763 Mt. Hope Church Road for the Stewart Mill Force Main Sewer Line
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: N/A (County)
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
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 1763 Mt. Hope Church Road, parcel #0084877. This property is owned by Thomas Wade Watson and Janice Karen Watson Hancock. The portion of property to be acquired was appraised by Harold Messick of Messick and Company, Inc. and was valued at $26,380. The owners agreed to accept the appraised amount.
The property is zoned CM (Commercial Medium). The required Permanent Utility Easement acquisition consists of 6,311 Sq. Ft. (0.14 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this acquisition is budgeted in Water and Sewer Extension Fund, Sewer Line FY 16 Account #507-7012-01.6012 (Land ROW), Activity #A13088.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Property Management section of the Engineering and Inspections Department recommends the approval of this acquisition.