DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Grant Easement To City Of Hastings For Trail Improvements Along Pleasant Drive
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the granting and execution of a trail easement and temporary construction easement (Easements) to the City of Hastings (City) for the trail improvement project along Pleasant Drive.
SUMMARY
The County owns a 2.57-acre property (Parcel Identification Number 19-66601-01-100) in the City, currently used as open green space adjacent to the solar panel array in the southern lawn of the Administration Center.
The City is performing a road improvement project along Pleasant Drive that will include both full reconstruction and pavement reclamation. In addition to the roadway work, the City is also planning to install a new 10-foot bituminous multi-use trail along the west side of Pleasant Drive. Currently, there is an existing sidewalk along the County's property, but it will be upgraded to the multi-use trail as part of the roadway improvement project. The easement needs for the City include both a small strip of permanent trail easement to accommodate the 10-foot bituminous trail and a temporary construction easement to allow for the necessary grading work during construction, as shown on the County Easement Exhibit attachment.
Historically, the County and its city partners have provided one another with necessary easements at no cost when the project served a public purpose. This continued cooperation helps achieve projects in a timely and cost-effective manner for the residents of the County.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to grant and the Board Chair to execute the Easements to City for trail improvements.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None. The City will be responsible for all costs associated with the transaction.
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