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Brookings approves purchase of parcel for Tidewater reservoirs, adopts Resolution 25-R-1283
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 25-R-1283 and authorized purchase of a small parcel from George Fitzhugh for $22,000 to site two new 74,000-gallon drinking-water reservoirs, citing the site’s suitability despite an April appraisal of $10,000.
Staff told the council that the Tidewater reservoir replacement remains the final project under a $4,175,000 drinking-water revolving loan package and that the existing above-ground reservoir is old and leaking. Staff described two options proposed by the Fitzhugh property owner: a multi-year easement with CPI increases or an outright purchase of the parcel for $22,000.
Staff noted the parcel had been appraised at $10,000 in April, but recommended purchase at $22,000 because staff judged the site more valuable for the reservoir purpose and to secure the location for construction of two new 74,000-gallon reservoirs and installation of a new 8-inch water line to provide required fire flow.
A councilor moved to adopt Resolution 25-R-1283 and authorize the city manager to execute a real estate purchase agreement with George Fitzhugh for the parcel. The motion was seconded, recorded votes were read, and the motion carried.
Staff said the purchase secures the site so the reservoir replacement project can proceed; the transcript indicates staff discussed funding under the earlier loan and the reservoir project’s listing as a high-priority item in the 2014 water master plan.
