Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Easement Agreement at 429 Sherman Street NW
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement at 429 Sherman Street NW.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of an Easement Agreement by the City Manager for the installation and maintenance of sewer infrastructure at 429 Sherman Street NW.
Staff Contact:
Patrick Knouff, Engineering Project Coordinator, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8352
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Public Works Department maintains critical wastewater facilities throughout the City. The sewer infrastructure located in Garfield Nature Trail Park and the adjacent private property are particularly challenging for staff to access safely due to steep slopes. Engineering staff are currently designing steel platforms, retaining walls, concrete stairs, and other improvements to allow operations staff safe access to maintain the sewer facilities in this area.
A permanent easement through private property is necessary to construct and maintain these improvements. This work is critical to the continued maintenance and operation of the wastewater systems in the Garfield Nature Trail Park service area.
Climate Analysis:
The proposed easement and associated sewer facility improvements are not expected to have any impact on greenhouse gas emissions or the City's climate goals.
Equity Analysis:
The City provides safe and reliable sewer facilities for all community members, regardless of location or economic status.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no known community interests.
Financial Impact:
Hazard trees were removed in the right-of-way and on private property at 429 Sherman St NW. The trees in the right-of-way could not be removed without removing the trees at 429 Sherman St NW. Th...
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