Title
Acquisition of Real Property Rights from Arizona State Land Department for Water Line Infrastructure Near North Central Avenue and East Deer Valley Road (Ordinance S-46198)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to voluntarily acquire real property rights required for water line infrastructure from the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) at a purchase price and upon such other terms as established at ASLD's public auction. Further request authorization for 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 ASLD's form documents include such provisions.
Report
Summary
Three 60-inch underground water lines are required for connection from the City's future Booster Pump and Pressure Reducing Valve stations along the east side of North Central Avenue to existing underground water lines along the south side of East Deer Valley Road. The improvements will ensure reliable water transmission to north Phoenix.
The property impacted by this project is an unassessed parcel owned by ASLD located along the south side of East Deer Valley Road, approximately 610 feet east of North Central Avenue.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Along the south side of East Deer Valley Road, approximately 610 feet east of North Central Avenue.
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services and Finance departments.