Title
Authorization to Grant an Easement to Arizona Public Service Company Across City-owned Property Along 1st Avenue, North of W. Sherman Street (Ordinance S-48744)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to grant an easement to Arizona Public Service Company (APS) across City-owned property, for consideration in the amount of the appraised value. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
APS requires an easement for the installation, operation and maintenance of the electrical utility equipment that provides service to the City-owned property, leased since 1947 to American Legion Post 41, a nonprofit service organization for military veterans (Legion) under City Contract 133134. The current lease term is through March 31, 2027, with one option to extend through March 31, 2032. APS will upgrade the current parking lot with the construction of a solar covered parking structure and add a new transformer to connect to the APS grid which provides service to the Legion. The Legion is a participant in the APS Solar Community Program and APS will own the solar system for the life of the project. All costs related to the approximate 7,842 square foot easement will be paid by APS.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Contract 133134 was authorized by Ordinance S-38569 adopted March 21, 2012.
Location
1st Avenue, north of W. Sherman Street, identified by Maricopa County assessor parcel number 112-23-065.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton, Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Finance and Parks and Recreation departments.