Title
ORDINANCE NO. 3028 NEW SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN IRRIGATION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT LOCATED ON WESTBOUND GLENDALE AVENUE 571 FEET WEST OF 99TH AVENUE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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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 westbound Glendale Avenue west of 99th Avenue; and declaring an emergency to provide for the changes to be effective December 7, 2016.
Background
101 W Healthcare LLC, the owner of the new medical office facility currently under construction at 9950 West Glendale Avenue, is constructing a parking lot and right of way improvements providing access to Glendale Avenue. As a condition to construct these improvements and access, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) is requiring the owner to provide access to an existing irrigation facility at approximately 571 feet west of 99th Avenue at Glendale Avenue. SRP is requesting a new irrigation easement to protect its facilities.
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.