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Based on the presence of an existing driveway easement along the edge of the property, and the location of the utility easement in this driveway area; the City's position is that the proposed utility easement will result in minimal impacts to your property and is prepared to offer $1.00 per sf. for the additional 4,800 sf. utility easement area. The $1.00 per sf. is our standard unit price for utility easements. This results in a $4,800 payment for the easement. The installation of sewer will also greatly benefit your property, as it will allow for future development of the property. The City will also need to obtain an additional 10' wide temporary construction easement on each side of the permanent easement to allow for installation of the sewer. This is a temporary easement that expires after sewer installation is completed, so no term encumbrances are created on the property. The City's position is that this temporary construction easement has no permanent effects on the property therefore it has very minimal value. We are prepared to offer a $500 payment for this easement. Please review th..« <‘osement information and provide us with a response at your earliest possible convenience. With the cooperation of property owners obtaining an easement can be a qujck and easy process. Absent agreement from the property owners, obtaining easements can be a long process. In order to avoid possible delays for this project, the City needs to conduct the easement acquisition process concurrently with the assessment process. The owner of Lot 30 is having septic system problems and needs to have sewer installation completed this year. The city would like to have your response on this easement issue by Monday, April 5th. Absent a positive response, that you are willing to provide the necessary easements to complete a sewer project, the City Council will take action at ^eir April 12th meeting to initiate the Eminent Domain Process for easement acquisition. This process allows the City to acquire an easement within approximately 90 days. During this time period, the City and property owner can attempt to reach an agreement on the value of the easement. If a satisfactory agreement between the City and property owner caimot be reached, during this time period, the next step is to proceed with the condemnation commission process. Please contact me at 612-249-4621 should you have any questions regarding this project. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely; Gregory A. Gappa Director of Public Services