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o Consent Agenda
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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To:
From:
Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director tJl:I
Agenda Date:
February 14, 2011
Subject:
A Utility Easement request from Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Statement of Issue:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSP) Is developing a sewer fadllty and transport line
pertaining to the Oosewallfps State Park, which will require an easement for utility purposes along a portion of
County owned property adjacent to the State right of way. Please refer to the Exhibit B map attached to the
subject Utility easement document.
Analysis/Strategic GoalslPro's 8: Con's:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSP) Is requesting this easement in conjunction with the
previously granted County Utility Franchise dated December 6, 2010. The easement is necessary to connect a
transport line leading from the State right of way for US Route 101, across County property to the franchise
location. WSP is seeking a 30 foot wide easement for sewer utility purposes adjoining the northerly boundary line
of the County owned parcel, APN 941700324, west of US Route 101. The County owned parcel was acquired in
July of 1994. The subject easement should not affect the utility of the parcel once the facilities are constructed.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
Washington State Parks has Initiated this project based on the concept that they are building a sewer system that
will Immediately provide groundwater protection for the Dosewallfps River and Hood Canal WSP has agreed to
pay the County for all administrative expenses Incurred with the execution and recording of the subject easement.
Department Contact:
Monte Reinders P. E., County Engineer, 385-9242
Recommendation:
The Department of Public Works recommends the Board of County Commissioners sign the Easement document
provided by WSP and return the original to the Department of Public Works for further processing. The Board will
be provided a copy of the fully recorded document once filed with the Jefferson County Auditor.
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