W.O. 15-07 Orchard Lane Reconstruction is a complete road reconstruction project with new improvements to include new sidewalk and corner radiuses.  There are fifteen properties on the northeast end of Orchard Lane where right-of-way easements are needed to install full-width sidewalks and provide space for fire hydrants. City staff has negotiated with some of these adjacent property owners and they have agreed to right-of-way easements which are shown on the attached easement exhibits.  To date, eleven of the fifteen easements have been signed by the property owners.  Additional easements will be presented as negotiations are completed with the remaining property owners.

The Council may:

• Approve the right-of-way easements; or
• Disapprove the right-of-way easements. If the right-of-way easements are not approved, several hydrants will have to be relocated and the full sidewalk width cannot be constructed.

There is no cost to the City for the right-of-way easements.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the right-of-way easements for the Orchard Lane Reconstruction Project.