Title
Easement Agreement between GLWA and Utica Community Schools, Property Owner of 2400 Belle View Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-2900
(Tax Parcel No. 23-07-18-151-006)
Body
Agenda of: May 22, 2024
Item No.: 2024-188
Amount: Not to exceed $40,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: May 3, 2024
RE: Easement Agreement between GLWA and Utica Community Schools, Property Owner of 2400 Belle View Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-2900 (Tax Parcel No. 23-07-18-151-006)
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of David W. Jones, General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA): (1) recommends the approval of an Easement Agreement between GLWA and Utica Community Schools, Property Owner of 2400 Belle View Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-2900 (Tax Parcel No. 23-07-18-151-006); and (2) authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote, including the execution of an Easement Agreement.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA needs to acquire a temporary easement over property owned by Utica Community Schools. The easement is needed in conjunction with the 96-inch water main relocation project. Without an easement agreement, GLWA cannot move forward with the project in the most cost-effective manner.
BUDGET IMPACT
Easement acquisitions were included in the budget for the 96-inch relocation project.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter was presented to the Legal Committee at its meeting on May 22, 2024. The Legal Committee recommended that the GLWA Board adopt the resolution as presented.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This request does not impact the Shared Services Agreement.