Title
Approval of Access and Maintenance Easement Agreement and Utility Easement for Waste ReSources Trash Compactor with KBJ Investments, LLC
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Access and Maintenance Easement Agreement and Utility Easement with KBJ Investments, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an Access and Maintenance Easement Agreement and Utility Easement over property owned by KBJ Investments, LLC (Big Whisky Saloon) to install Waste ReSources shared trash compactor in the 400 Block of Franklin Street SE.
Staff Contact:
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Waste ReSources is piloting a shared trash compactor in the downtown core. The trash compactor will provide a central location for garbage and recycle collection. The shared compactor will eliminate multiple garbage containers, which require multiple collection times per week. Staff estimates the new compactor will need service once per month.
Staff selected the alley behind the Big Whisky Saloon as a prime location for the pilot program. This alley has been prone to unauthorized garbage disposal, health concerns and aesthetic issues. Enclosing the shared compactor will prevent unauthorized garbage disposal, dumpster shopping and minimize health concerns. Along with the shared compactor, the project will install LED lights and a closed circuit camera, helping to make the alleys safe and inviting to all.
The shared compactor will be within an easement on private property. Staff approached KBJ Investments, LLC (Steve Cooper and Mike Reid) to discuss acquiring the necessary access and utility easements over their property for the shared trash compactor. KBJ Investments, LLC was more than willing to work with staff. The City will upgrade two of KBJ Investments, LLC parking lot lights to LED in exchange for the easements.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The adjacent property will be cleaned up, and illuminated, improving the experience for business owners and pedestrians in this area.
Options:
1. Approve the Access and Maintenance Easement Agreement and Utility Easement with KBJ Investments, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
a. Will allow the shared compactor project to move forward as planned.
2. Do not approve the agreement and easements.
a. Will delay the shared compactor project.
b. Will require staff to find a new location for the shared compactor.
c. The accumulation of debris and the associated impacts will continue.
Financial Impact:
KBJ Investments, LLC is granting the easements as mutual benefit. There is no cost to the project budget.
Attachments:
Access and Maintenance Easement Agreement
Utility Easement
Vicinity Map