Title
Authorization to Grant an Easement on City-owned Property Across the Salt River, East of the S. 7th Street Bridge (Ordinance S-47142)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to grant an easement for fiber optic purposes to Wanrack, LLC across City-owned property located across the Salt River, east of the S. 7th Street bridge for consideration in the amount of the appraised value and other considerations. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The easement, approximately 9,835 square feet, is required to accommodate fiber optic facilities for the federally funded E-Rate Program awarded to the Phoenix Union School District (PUSD) to improve internet access and speed for its students. The program will allow the PUSD to utilize the network for cameras, teacher apps, lunch card services and emergency services, and will have unlimited bandwidth to meet future technological needs.
The location of this easement has been reviewed and approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District for boring and installation of fiber optic across the Salt River.
Financial Impact
Compensation for the easement will be reflective of market value.
Location
Across the Salt River, east of S. 7th Street bridge
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.