Title
ORDINANCE 3000: SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT IRRIGATION EASEMENT ALONG GLENDALE AVENUE WEST OF 99TH AVENUE
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt an ordinance granting a new irrigation easement in favor of Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) at west bound Glendale Avenue west of 99th Avenue.
Background
101 W. Healthcare, LLC, the owner of the new Westgate Healthcare Campus currently under construction at 9980 West Glendale Avenue, is currently constructing site improvements. As a condition to construct this project, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) is requiring the owner to underground an existing open channel and irrigation structures located approximately 1,271 feet west of 99th avenue along the north side of Glendale Avenue adjacent to the site. SRP is requesting an irrigation easement from the city in order to underground the facilities within the current and future Glendale Avenue right-of-way.
Analysis
Staff recommends granting the irrigation easement. There will be no impact on city departments, staff or service levels as a result of this action.
Budget and Financial Impacts
There are no costs incurred to the city for this action.