Title
Acquisition of Easements for a 16-Inch Water Main Improvement Project Along South 35th Avenue from West Dobbins to West Carver Roads (Ordinance S-48560)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire easements by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain required for a 16-inch water main improvement project along South 35th Avenue from West Dobbins to West Carver roads. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Acquisition of easements is required for construction and improvement of a water main line. Installation of a 5,150 foot, 16-inch pipe along South 35th Avenue from West Dobbins to West Carver roads will ensure a more reliable water supply and redundancy in the Laveen area. Improvements also will include new line valves, blow off and drain hydrants, and connections to new pipes at either end, and will support an improved looped system.
The parcels affected by this project and included in this request are identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number (APN) 300-15-010C located at 10201 S. 35th Ave. and APN 300-15-011B located at 10207 S. 35th Ave.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Along the east side of South 35th Avenue between the West Whispering Hills Drive alignment and West Carver Road.
Council District: Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton, Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services and Finance departments.