Chair moves to approve deed of easement for sewer repairs in Evans Run area

The Chair opened a new-business item on a deed of easement and right-of-way for sewer repair work affecting the Evans Run area and a shared alley off West Congress/West Washington streets. Staff said the packet included a map and that the matter relates to sewer repair work in the same West End area previously addressed by the body.

A committee member moved to sign and approve the deed granting both a perpetual easement and a temporary right-of-way; staff seconded the motion. During discussion, members noted the new document consolidates acreage language that previously appeared as separate parcel entries; participants cited figures including 0.064 acres and other parcel breakouts that had been itemized in prior drafts but are now presented together in the current document.

After members reviewed the attached map and confirmed the easement’s route through the alley and across West Congress into the park, the Chair called the question. At least two members vocalized “aye,” and the Chair declared the motion passed, approving the deed of easement and right-of-way for the sewer repair project.

Members also discussed execution logistics. They confirmed Carolyn would notarize the deed, that originals should be signed in blue ink to distinguish photocopies from originals, and that staff would assemble and return the signed packet; staff noted the packet contains more than 200 pages. The group recorded the signing date as the 2nd of August and agreed staff would complete administrative steps to finalize the recording.

The vote was recorded on the meeting transcript only as vocal approval and the Chair’s declaration that the ayes carried; specific roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript excerpt.

The item ties into an ongoing sewer project in the West End/Evans area and will require execution of documents and file-stamping to complete the transfer of easement rights.