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Council Communication

Department: Public Works Admin
Case/Project No.: PW23-06A
Submitted by: Matthew Cox, Public Works Director 
Resolution 24-236
ITEM 3.C.
Council Action: 9/9/2024
Description

Resolution of intent to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive levee easement to Sieck Drainage District #32 in connection with LCP, Geotechnical MR_6, setting a public hearing for 9-23-24 at 7:00 pm

Background/Discussion

Sieck Drainage District #32 is operated by the City of Council Bluffs, and levee improvements within the drainage district are necessary to meet levee safety requirements.  Levee Certification Project, Geotechnical MR_6 constructs the improvements within the proposed easement area.

The perpetual, non-exclusive easement allows Sieck Drainage District #32 to construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, replace, or remove levee improvements including other reasonably necessary equipment, in, under, and on the surface of the ground, together with the right of ingress and egress to and from the same, and all the rights and privileges incident and necessary for the enjoyment of this easement.

The proposed easement is located within City-owned parcels, both north and south of Richard Downing Avenue, immediately south of the former Western Historic Trails Center.  The easement is adjacent to the existing levee ROW, and contains 897,616 square feet, or approximately 20.6 acres.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires dedicated levee easements for the improvements, similar to the existing levee ROW in the area.

 

Recommendation

Approval of this resolution to set a public hearing for granting an easement to Sieck Drainage District #32.

 

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Easement ExhibitMap8/28/2024
Easement AgreementAgreement8/28/2024
Notice of Public HearingNotice8/28/2024
Resolution 24-236Resolution9/4/2024