Title
Grant of Easements to City of Peoria for a Drainage Improvement Project Located Near the Pitcher Hill Preserve (Ordinance S-52648) - District 1
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to grant a drainage and temporary construction easement to the City of Peoria across City-owned property, west of 65th Avenue, south of W. Saguaro Park Lane, for consideration in the amount of the appraised value and other consideration. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The easements are required for the construction of a diversion wall as part of the City of Peoria's Regional Drainage Improvement Project. The project is intended to redirect regional drainage flows and mitigate flooding in the surrounding areas. Historically, surface flow has come from east of 67th Avenue and north of Happy Valley Road, within the Phoenix corporate limits, and run southwest through the subject area flooding roadways and residences in Peoria. The $35,000,000 project will alleviate roadway flooding and protect residents in the region.
The requested drainage easement area is approximately 27,151 square feet and the adjacent temporary construction easement is 3,390 square feet. The City of Peoria is paying for all costs related to the easements.
Financial Impact
Revenue will be reflective of the market value of the easement.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Parks and Recreation Board recommended approval of the easements for the installation of a diversion wall, on January 24, 2019, as agenda Item 4f by a vote of 5-0.
Location
West of 65th Avenue, south of W. Saguaro Park Lane, within Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number 201-12-549.
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher, Deputy City Manager Cynthia Aguilar and the Finance and Parks and Recreation departments.