Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-09: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, authorizing the acquisition of real property interests for the Arroyo Seco to Dortha Channel as part of the Spruce Wash Channel Improvements Project; providing for delegation of authority, repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date
 

The Arroyo Seco to Dortha Project, a project within the larger suite of Spruce Wash Channel Improvement Projects, will construct a channel above an existing storm drain between the houses on the West side of Rose St and the East side of Main St. Most of the construction activities will occur within existing platted easements for drainage; however, there are a few areas where the permanent drainage structure will require additional drainage easements. Additionally, there are some areas where temporary entry permits and temporary construction easements are necessary in order to grade the adjacent land into the slope of the channel. Importantly, the majority of the construction work will occur on the channel side of existing backyard fences. There may be some fences which need to be temporarily moved in order to construct, but temporary fencing will be installed and the existing fence will be salvaged or replaced in kind for those impacted property owners.

This ordinance authorizes staff to acquire those outstanding easements needed in order to construct the project. City staff will be offering to pay just compensation to the property owner for purchase of the real property, based on an appraised value or a market analysis. If the City is unable to reach an agreement with the property owner despite good faith negotiations, City Council will have the opportunity at a future public meeting to decide whether to adopt a resolution authorizing condemnation of the interests needed for the project.

Project Name: Arroyo Seco to Dortha Channel
Total Project Cost: $3,939,393.75
Account Number Budgeted: 410-08-385-3523-3
Acquisition Cost Estimate: $75,000:
Funding Source: Prop 441 funds

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This is the first time acquisitions for these property interests has been brought to council for consideration.

If these property acquisitions are not authorized, the project could face construction delays.
 

• High Performing Governance - Enhance the organization's fiscal stability & increase efficiency & effectiveness
• Environmental Stewardship - Promote, protect & enhance a healthy sustainable environment & its natural resources

• Manage watersheds and stormwater to address flooding concerns, water quality, environmental protections, and rainwater harvesting.
• Increase the region’s preparedness for extreme climate events.
• Incorporate pedestrian access, trails, and watchable wildlife opportunities into natural watercourses when practical.
• Improve mobility and access throughout the region.
• Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, including FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community.

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