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Council hears sewer project update and right‑of‑way plan as town forecasts $20.5M for acquisitions
Summary
Public Works reviewed the Paradise Sewer Project alternatives and a right‑of‑way strategy for multiple capital projects; staff said about $20.5 million is forecast for right‑of‑way phase work across 12 projects over the next three years and emphasized voluntary acquisition and fair‑market compensation.
Public Works Director Mark Maddox and consultants presented a status update on the Paradise Sewer Project and an overview of right‑of‑way procedures for upcoming capital projects.
Maddox said the project team completed alternatives analyses, performed collection system walks and toured the City of Biggs wastewater facility to inform a reduced service area and recommended alternative. He invited the community to a special meeting with a detailed presentation and a formal opportunity for public comment and direction.
On right of way, Maddox and consultants explained common instruments — permits to enter, temporary construction easements, permanent easements and permanent fee acquisitions — and said the town forecasts about $20,500,000 for right‑of‑way phase work across twelve projects in the next three years. The estimated work includes appraisals, title reports, inspections and negotiated offers; staff emphasized voluntary acquisition and independent appraisal to determine fair‑market compensation. Major corridors noted for frontage acquisitions included Pence Road (widening and center turn lane, pathway and traffic signal at Skyway), Skyway corridor improvements and a separated multi‑use path on Neil Road.
Staff said voluntary negotiations are the priority and eminent domain would be considered only after attempts to reach agreement fail and council approval is obtained. The presentation included outreach materials, a branded land‑coordination team (‘Paradise Works’) and a commitment to field meetings and one‑on‑one outreach.
Why it matters: Right‑of‑way and sewer decisions affect property boundaries, construction timing and individual parcel owners; the program represents a major near‑term investment in infrastructure and a suite of projects that could affect hundreds of adjoining parcels.
What’s next: Individual project outreach, appraisals and negotiated offers as projects reach the right‑of‑way phase; council will consider parcel‑by‑parcel decisions and any necessary funding amendments.
