AGENDA DATE: 10/14/2015
TITLE:
Title
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Deed of Easement
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to approve the conveyance of a water line easement to the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority at Darden Towe Park
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Crickenberger, Smith
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (the “RWSA”) is requesting a water line easement to install a water meter along a 61’ segment of its permanent water line easement at Darden Towe Park, located on Parcel 06200-00-00-02300, which is jointly owned by the County and the City of Charlottesville (See the proposed deed and plat, Attachments A and B). The RWSA is implementing a water metering project with the Albemarle County Service Authority and the City of Charlottesville, and is proposing to place an underground vault and metering device, eight feet by six feet and flush to the ground, that will collect and monitor water distribution data. The easement is necessary for the RWSA to have a better understanding on the current and future City/County water distribution and costs of services.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Natural Resources: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County’s water resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations.
Critical Infrastructure: Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: The proposed water line easement would allow the RWSA to install a metering device for the purposes of monitoring water usage by the City and the ACSA and is part of a cost allocation agreement between the RWSA, the ACSA, and the City. This proposal has no impact on the current or future development or operation at Darden Towe Park. This proposed easement is approximately 800 square feet (approximately 61’ by 13’) and is located at a constrained location in the Park where there are no additional improvements planned or envisioned in the future. Because the City co-owns Darden Towe Park, the City must also approve this easement request. Virginia Code § 15.2-1800 requires the Board to hold a public hearing prior to conveying the interest in County-owned real property. City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on October 19, 2015 and to consider this request on November 2, 2015.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with granting this easement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that, following the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment C) to approve granting the proposed easement and to authorize the County Executive to execute any documents, once approved by the County Attorney, to convey this proposed easement.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Deed of Easement
B - Plat of Proposed Easement
C - Resolution