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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE:
Albemarle County Service Authority Water Line March 13, 2013
Easement
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
SUBJECT /PROPOSAL /REQUEST:
Public hearing to consider granting to the Albemarle CONSENT AGENDA:
County Service Authority a water line easement ACTION: INFORMATION:
across property owned by the County located on
Parcel 45 -94 necessary for the replacement of a
water line along Berkmar Drive in the Greenfields ATTACHMENTS: Yes
Trailer Park
STAFF CONTACT(S): REVIEWED BY:
Foley, Davis, Herrick, Henry
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
In preparation of the start-up of the new Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority's Stillhouse Pump Station, the Albemarle
County Service Authority ( "ACSA ") has identified a 4 -inch diameter water main in need of replacement. The existing
water main is comprised of thin - walled plastic pipe and currently serves the Greenfields Trailer Park. With the
increased water pressure from the new pump station, this water main has been identified by ACSA as vulnerable and
should be replaced. The ACSA has identified an alternative water main route along Berkmar Drive that will provide
water service to Greenfields Trailer Park at a lower pressure. ACSA's proposed alternate route would include the
southern tip of Parcel 45 -94, a 5.9 -acre County-owned property on Berkmar Drive just to the south of Agnor -Hurt
Elementary School. A copy of the proposed Plat showing the location of the easement is included as Attachment A.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 2: Provide community facilities that meet existing and future needs
DISCUSSION:
The proposed water line easement would allow ACSA to proceed with its water line replacement project. County staff, in
consultation with the Schools' Director of Building Services, has determined that the requested easement would not
unreasonably restrict the future use or value of the property. Virginia Code § 15.2 -1800 requires that the Board hold a
public hearing prior to conveyance of any interest in County -owned real property.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that, after receiving public comment, the Board approve the proposed easement and authorize the
County Executive to sign a deed of easement on behalf of the County after the deed has been approved by the County
Attorney with any necessary changes.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Plat