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Council approves Campus View sewer design work and Open Arms easement; one abstention on easement vote
Summary
The council approved engineering work for a sewer project on Campus View Drive and a letter of understanding with Open Arms Fellowship to relocate sewer lines; one member abstained on the easement vote because of a close relationship with Open Arms.
The Lincoln City Council approved a work order for planning and design engineering for a Campus View Drive sewer project and separately approved a letter of understanding with Open Arms Fellowship that allows the city to relocate a sewer line onto Open Arms property to avoid replacing pipes located under private houses.
The council approved Crawford, Murphy and Tilley work order number 13 for engineering services related to the Campus View sewer project, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. The motion to approve the work order passed on a roll-call vote after council members clarified the scope: the project affects a section of Campus View Drive where previously the sewer served homes via a privately owned, shared line rather than a city-owned arrangement.
Council also approved a letter of understanding between Open Arms Fellowship and the City of Lincoln to secure an easement so the city can move the sewer main out of private yards and onto property owned by Open Arms. Alderman Sanders moved the letter and Alderman Bateman seconded. Pastor Larry of Open Arms had signed the memorandum of understanding prior to the council vote, and the city's copy was signed pending the council decision. Alderman McCollum abstained from the easement vote, stating she has a close relationship with Open Arms; other members voted yes.
Aldermen discussed sequencing: the council briefly withdrew an earlier motion to approve the work order so members could first confirm the letter of understanding and easement terms. After the letter of understanding was approved, the council proceeded to approve the engineering work order.
No final construction contract was approved at the meeting; the actions taken were limited to the engineering design work order and the memorandum of understanding to secure an easement. Staff indicated the engineering work order is intended to advance planning and design so the project can proceed once easement terms are in place and required approvals are secured.
Ending: With the design work order approved and an easement agreement authorized, staff can proceed with planning and design work; council members indicated additional permitting and property steps remain before construction.
