Title
Acquisition of Easements for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Project Located at 40415 N. 43rd Ave. (Ordinance S-43452)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire easements in all or portions of vacant land voluntarily or by the power of eminent domain for the West Anthem Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement project. Further request authorization to enter into short-term protective leases to minimize relocation costs and temporary occupancy agreements to allow occupants time to relocate, as may be necessary to and in furtherance of this acquisition. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The easements are needed to allow the City of Phoenix to construct water and wastewater infrastructure and to be able to provide direct water and sewer services to West Anthem, a developed area within the City of Phoenix municipal limits. The improvements will allow for future development within the City of Phoenix area to the north and also provide the backbone utilities for future growth within the intended service area.
Financial Impact
Acquisition is to be by donation, purchase within the appraised value or by the power of eminent domain.
Location
40415 N. 43rd Ave.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services and Finance departments.