Title
Approval of a Utility Easement for Sanitary Sewer Odor and Corrosion Control Facility
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Utility Easement with the Indian Summer, LLC, property owner of Parcel A.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Utility Easement with the Indian Summer, LLC. The easement is needed to construct and maintain odor and corrosion control systems on Indian Summer Golf Course property.
Staff Contact:
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
There are approximately 750 residential and 23 commercial Septic Tank Effluent Pumping tanks (S.T.E.P.) in the area around Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. If untreated, S.T.E.P. systems cause odor and corrosion problems which results in the gradual destruction of sewer pipes. The proposed facility will introduce oxygen into the system to reduce odor and corrosion.
The proposed easement is located on the south side of Yelm Highway at the west end of the Indian Summer Golf Course (see attached map).
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
• The odor and corrosion control facility reduces odor and protects and extends the life of City sewer pipes.
• An easement provides access to construct the facility and ensures City staff has access to complete ongoing operation and maintenance.
• Indian Summer, LLC supports the project and has signed the easement.
Options:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Utility Easement with the Indian Summer, LLC, property owner of Parcel A.
a. Will be able to complete the project as originally planned and communicated with the Indian Summer neighborhood.
b. City staff will be able to properly access the facility to complete ongoing operation and maintenance duties.
2. Do not approve the Utility Easement.
a. The City will need to re-design the facility and find a new location delaying the project.
b. Until work is complete, City infrastructure will deteriorate and surrounding neighborhoods could be inundated with septic odor.
Financial Impact:
The City is purchasing the easement and the purchase price has been approved with the project budget.