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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041111_ca05 Department of Public Works o Consent Agenda Page 1 of 2 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Agenda Request From: Board of Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator Frank Gifford, Public Works Director To: Agenda Date: April 11 , 2011 Subject: A Waterline Utility Easement request from Port Townsend Department of Public Works. Statement of Issue: The City of Port Townsend Department of Public Works (City) is developing a waterline extension facility that will require an easement for utility purposes across the Larry Scott Memorial Trail and along a portion of adjacent County owned property within the Ash Loop neighborhood. Please refer to the Water Main Atlas map attached with the city's easement request letter. Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's: The easement is necessary to connect an extension line leading from the Pelican Place right-of-way across County property and will provide a higher quality and more reliable water supply that will include adequate fire flow for public safety. The City is seeking a 10 foot wide easement for waterline purposes running southwesterly from Pelican Place thru County owned parcel, APN 963302902, connecting with Ash Loop Road (private). The County owned parcel was acquired in May, 1989. The subject easement should not affect the utility of the trail or adjoining lands once the facilities are constructed. Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: The City has agreed to provide all plans, permits and survey data as necessary to construct the project and craft the easement document. The City has also 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 Department of Public Works o Consent Agenda Page 2 of 2 Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends the Board of County Commissioners sign the attached memo authorizing the Jefferson County Department of Public Works to work with the City to develop the appropriate Easement document. This collaboration will insure that the integrity of Larry Scott Memorial Trail and adjoining County lands are adequately protected through the design, construction and maintenance of the waterline extension project as proposed by the City. The Department of Public Works will provide the Board an original document for their review and execution as soon as practicable. The Board will be provided a copy of the fully recorded document once filed with the Jefferson County Auditor. Reviewed By: ~~ Date , Jefferson County Department of Public Works 623 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-9160 Frank Gifford, Public Wolks Director Monte Reinders, P.E., County EngIneer MEMORANDUM To: Board of County Commissioners From: Frank Gifford, Public Works Director 8)j Date: April 11, 2011 Subject: Intent to Grant Easement for the City of Port Townsend Waterline Extension The City of Port Townsend Department of Public Works (City) is developing a waterline extension that will require an easement for utility purposes across the Larry Scott Memorial Trail and along a portion of adjacent County owned property within the Ash Loop neighborhood. Please refer to the Water Main Atlas map attached with the city's easement request letter. The easement is necessary to connect an extension line leading from the Pelican Place right-of- way across County property and will provide a higher quality and more reliable water supply that will include adequate fire flow for public safety. The City is seeking a 10 foot wide easement for waterline purposes running southwesterly tbro County owned parcel, APN 963302902, connecting with Ash Loop Road (private). The County owned parcel was acquired in May, 1989. The subject easement should not affect the utility of the Trail or adjoining lands once the facilities are constrocted. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby acknowledge its intent to grant said waterline easement across County property subject to the following: . The City will provide all surveying, legal descriptions, and easement documents. . The City will reimburse the Department of Public Works for administrative costs associated with development and review of the easement, review of cons1ruction plans, and construction inspection. . The easement will include assurances that construction and maintenance of the waterline will not interfere with the utility of the parcels or the Larry Scott Memorial Trail. " . . Due to the benefit accrued to county residents by this public infrastructure project, compensation for the value of the easement will be waived. Approved By: John Austin, Chair Board of County Commissioners Date