Title
Acquisition of Drainage Easement South of Grovers Avenue and West of 54th Street (Ordinance S-45488)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire a drainage easement by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value or by the power of eminent domain for the purpose of improving drainage flow. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Severe flooding problems have occurred in the area surrounding 56th Street and Grovers Avenue during large storm events. Acquisition of a drainage easement is required for modification of the topography and elevation to improve the drainage flow. The drainage easement will be located within a strip of land connecting Grovers Avenue and Copper Canyon Elementary School. Construction of improvements at this location will significantly decrease water flow volume and alleviate flooding to the east. The property impacted by this project is located south of E. Grovers Avenue and west of N. 54th Street, identified by Maricopa County Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 215-11-004R.
Location
South of Grovers Avenue, approximately 420 feet west of 54th Street.
Council District: 2
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.