Title
Grant of Easement Within Laveen Area Conveyance Channel to Arizona Department of Transportation for South Mountain Freeway (Ordinance S-43628)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to grant an easement to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for consideration in the amount of the appraised value and other consideration. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The proposed easement is located within the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel, and is approximately 114,506 square feet. The easement is required for the construction of South Mountain Freeway for purposes of underground utility lines and air rights. ADOT shall not interfere with the flood control purposes for which the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel was built, and shall maintain continuity of the maintenance roads and all existing outlets draining to the channel.
Financial Impact
Revenue will be reflective of the market value of the easement.
Location
The easement is located within the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel between south 59th Drive and south 63rd Avenue, identified by assessor parcel number 300-02-017M.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.