Title
Acquisition of Real Property from Maricopa County Flood Control District for Zone 3D/4A Infrastructure Improvements for Drought Pipeline Project 1 (Ordinance S-48179)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all real property and related property interests by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain required for Zone 3D/4A infrastructure improvements along the east side of State Route 51, north of the Dreamy Draw Dam. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Additionally, request the City Council to grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18, as Maricopa County Flood Control District's form documents include such provisions.
Report
Summary
Zone 3D/4A infrastructure improvements are part of the Drought Pipeline Project 1 which includes pump stations, pressure-reducing valves, and pipelines that allow the movement of Salt River and Verde River water into north Phoenix during times of shortages on the Colorado River. The acquisition of real property is required for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a 66-inch water pipeline.
The parcels affected by this project and included in this request are identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number (APN) 165-12-014B located at 9102 N. 26th St.; APN 165-12-016B located at 2450 E. Dunlap Ave.; and APN 165-12-017B located along the east side of State Route 51.
Financial Impact
Funding for this project is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Along the east side of State Route 51, north of the Dreamy Draw Dam.
Council District: 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, and the Water Services and Finance departments.