9.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 09/17/2024
- From:
- Sterling Solomon, City Attorney
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-21: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff accepting and approving an easement agreement and grant of easement from BNSF for the installation of a water line and fire hydrant for fire suppression purposes.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Read Ordinance No. 2024-21 by title only for the final time
- City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2024-21 by title only (if approved above)
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-21
Executive Summary:
The proposed ordinance authorizes a property acquisition as contemplated by the Flagstaff City Charter, Article VII, section 5, which provides that acquisition of all public real property and property exchanges are to be authorized by ordinance. The ordinance serves to approve the acquisition of a specific easement over real property owned by BNSF through an easement agreement for the installation of a water line and easement for fire suppression purposes. The proposed ordinance also approves this specific acquisition as contemplated by an agreement the details of which are confidential pursuant to ARS 40-360.30.
Financial Impact:
Real property is considered a fixed asset in the City. Until City Council approves an ordinance accepting the acquisitions, the real property value is not recognized in an audit so while there is not an actual financial expenditure associated with these acquisitions, there is a fixed asset value the City receives through this action.
Policy Impact:
None.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
1. Approve the easement agreement.
2. Do not approve the easement agreement.
2. Do not approve the easement agreement.
Background and History:
BNSF and the City have been working toward the installation of a hydrant to allow further development (by right) of BNSF-owned property by BNSF. The development requires the installation of a hydrant and water line to supply the hydrant. This action is the culmination of an easement from BNSF to the City for said installation. The hydrant and water line are mutually beneficial to BNSF and the City.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
None.
Connection to Regional Plan:
None.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None.
Connection to Division Specific Plan:
None.