Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Legal Services

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	R. Scott Wagner, Management Analyst
CC:	Jim Stuit, Dept. of Utilities Philip Ciesielski, Dept. of Utilities
Date:	November 30, 2006
RE:	Alvamar Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements

On November 7, 2006, the City Commission set a bid opening date of December 5, 2006 for the Alvamar Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Project Numbers CS05-01, CS05-02, CS05-03).  The planned improvements effect numerous properties and infrastructure from near 6^th and Kasold south to Clinton Parkway & Kasold.  The project recommends the replacement/upsizing of 5,648 LF of existing sanitary sewer line; the rehabilitation of 18 existing manholes; and cleaning, CCTV inspection and selected point repairs along 4,940 LF of existing sanitary sewer line. 

Additional sanitary sewer and construction easements are needed on several tracts, including the apartment complex located at 1000 Monterey Way owned by Jayhawk Village Inns, LTD.  Existing sewer mains currently cross the property.  This project includes some line reconfiguration which necessitates additional sanitary sewer easements of approximately 8,474 sq. ft. (map)  The plans also required temporary construction easements containing 15,412 sq. ft. (map)  City staff has worked closely with the property owners to coordinate and minimize impact on the property which will include a cut through the apartment’s parking area. 

The City contracted with Keller & Associates to provide a fair market valuation of the required permanent and temporary easements.  The permanent takings were valued at $4,224 and the temporary easements at $2,195.  Cost to cure items which include some tree and landscaping replanting, were valued at $700.  The appraiser also awarded damages in the amount of $8,050, as part of the permanent takings involve Lot 1 of Stonecrest Addition which has not been developed, but which hold some development potential.  The appraiser has provided a total estimate of compensation of $15,240.  The property owner has accepted the appraised compensation for the permanent takings, but feels that the damage award was underestimated and has offered a settlement in the amount of $21,220 (letter).  Keller & Associates has reviewed this and recommends acceptance.

Action Requested.

Authorize payment to Jayhawk Village, LTD for the required takings for the Alvamar Area improvements in the amount of $21,220.

Project Funding.  This project will be funded from the non-bonded construction fund. The total budget, in 2005 dollars, provided in the 2003 Wastewater Master Plan for design and construction is $2,103,000.00.