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Committee approves $5,000 reimbursement tied to permanent storm-sewer easement for 12405 S. 75th Ave
Summary
The Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee approved up to $5,000 to reimburse a homeowner for storm-sewer work on the condition she grants the city a permanent easement and the storm sewer is rebuilt to city specifications.
The City of Palos Heights Roads & Construction Committee on March 10 approved up to $5,000 to reimburse the owner of 12405 S. 75th Ave for storm-sewer relocation work, contingent on the property owner granting the city a permanent easement and rebuilding the storm sewer to city specifications.
City Administrator Adam Jasinski described the situation to the committee, saying the "expansion of Ms. Benda’s garage that was built on the City’s storm sewer" prompted the city to request rerouting and an easement; he said the Mayor agreed to reimburse up to $5,000 if the easement is granted and the work meets city specifications. Chairman Clifford moved to approve the reimbursement with the amendment that all required paperwork be received; Alderman Lewandowski seconded and the voice vote was unanimous.
Why it matters: the reimbursement resolves a dispute tied to private construction that interfered with municipal storm-sewer infrastructure while securing a permanent easement the city says it needs to access and maintain the sewer. The committee did not discuss the source of the reimbursement funds during the meeting.
Next steps: the reimbursement is conditional on paperwork and completion of storm-sewer work to city specs; the committee record shows no separate vote authorizing funding beyond the contingent approval and no timeline for the work's completion.
