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Lewiston approves deferred relocation agreement and easement to address storm drain beneath Rogers Motors
Summary
The council authorized a deferred relocation agreement and accepted a public stormwater utility and access easement to allow the city and Rogers Motors to plan and fund relocation of a deep storm drain that runs under the dealership; the city will cover most costs and Rogers Motors will contribute $150,000, with a 10-year window for project work.
The Lewiston City Council on Oct. 13 approved a deferred relocation agreement with Rogers Motors Inc. and accepted a public stormwater utility and access easement that together set terms for relocating a storm drain running beneath the dealership.
Dustin Johnson, public works director, told the council the buried storm drain dates to mid-20th-century construction practice and now exceeds design life. "Some of the pipes are in better condition than others," Johnson said. He explained the line runs parallel to 20 First Street beneath multiple parcels and daylights into a storm pond near Sunset Park. Relocating the line would allow it to be shallower and moved clear of buildings.
Under the agreement, the city will plan…
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