Council unanimously approves temporary easements for water pipeline; resident raises septic concerns

Summary

The City Council approved Resolution 2023-33 to allow temporary easements and, if necessary, condemnation (subject to Wayne Township consent) to place a temporary water-supply pipeline; staff reported about 90 days of supply, a need of roughly 200 million gallons to fill the reservoir and roughly $719,000 spent so far; resident Don Quarters objected to pipeline routing over a septic tank.

The City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2023-33 on a measure that authorizes temporary rights-of-way and related construction for a water-supply pipeline and preserves the option of condemnation if negotiations with property owners fail and Wayne Township consents.

The vote came after council members were told the city has been in contact with property owners listed in the resolution and that two owners had already signed temporary easements. The resolution was introduced as a contingency to avoid delays in constructing and operating a temporary water supply line if voluntary easements cannot be completed.

City legal staff explained that the city advertised its intent as required under the third-class city code and that any eminent-domain action to acquire easements would require Wayne Township's consent because the affected parcels lie in that…

Council unanimously approves temporary easements for water pipeline; resident raises septic concerns

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