Title
ORDINANCE NO. O17-02
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 DISCOVERY DRIVE WEST OF 79TH AVENUE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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) in the Discovery Drive alignment west of 79th Avenue; and declaring an emergency to provide for the changes to be effective January 11, 2017.
Background
For operational and safety concerns, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) is going to pipe an open irrigation ditch south of Discovery School. An associated structure will be located in the Discovery Drive alignment approximately 600 feet west of 79th Avenue. SRP is requesting an irrigation easement from the city in order to construct the structure within the current Discovery Drive 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.