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Board OKs temporary construction easement and MOU for Parkland/Brookdale sewer interceptor work
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding and temporary construction easement with Pierce County for use of district land near Washington High School for a sewer interceptor project, with staff reporting a three‑year lease payment estimate of about $159,000 and potential civil improvements the district expects to receive as part of the agreement.
The Franklin Pierce School Board approved a construction memorandum of understanding and a temporary construction easement to allow Pierce County contractors to use a district parcel east of Washington High for staging and site work related to the Parkland/Brookdale sewer interceptor project.
Doug (district presenter) described the parcel as an unused district property historically used for temporary storage and said the county proposed a short‑term lease through 2029 with a dollar value of about $159,000 and a commitment to complete civil improvements that would leave the site in a more developed state useful for future district projects. Doug said the county’s involvement “takes out the engineering and the architectural costs associated with any site improvements that we would do.”
Directors discussed timing and negotiating leverage; one board member noted the district still owns the property and retains authority but that the county’s capital and construction capacity could accelerate site development. One director characterized the in‑kind value of the county work as potentially much larger than the cash payment, describing civil improvements and heavy equipment as a substantial benefit to the district’s future site plans. Staff and directors acknowledged a range of possible outcomes depending on project schedules and potential extensions beyond 2029.
The board approved the MOU and temporary easement unanimously and directed staff to follow through with the agreement documents. Staff said the county has borne responsibility for cultural and archeological reviews and stormwater work as part of their scope, which reduces district project overhead.
Ending: The agreement permits county construction activity and staging through the end of 2029 under the terms presented; any extension or additional negotiation would occur if both parties agree later.
