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• CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM JANUARY 9, 1992 TO: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager FROM: Phil Hoza, Engineering Tech -' SUBJECT: Status of the Proposed 12" Diameter Water Line Along Spencer Highway CLP Project No. 89-6105 Final design is approximately 95% complete on the above referenced project, items remaining will be revisions based on staff reviews and comments from other agencies. Because of the limited (8.5 feet) space to remain within the existing right of way between the back of the proposed curb and property line and a preliminary cost estimate which indicated a possible savings of $87,000.00, the City instructed the Engineer to route the line in a proposed 10 foot easement immediately south and parallel to Spencer Highway. This would allow for a more effective means of providing maintenance and repair to the line as well as eliminate conflicts with existing utilities due to overcrowding within the right of way. The proposed 10 foot easement necessitated easement acquisition from thirty (30) individual property owners. With the assistance from the City Attorney's office and the office of Jim Burgin & Associates, Inc., we've acquired all of the easements with the exception of the following: 1) Ms. Hazel Flannery 2) Earnest Weatherford 3) Brenda Kay Christoph Their refusal to execute such an easement with the City has prompted staff to recommend condemnation action to prevent any further delay on the project. In addition, staff is continuing to work out agreements with Harris County Flood Control and the Houston Lighting and Power Company in order to cross their facilities. These agreements should be completed well in advance of construction. The City initially budgeted $38,500.00 to cover expenses associated with these easement acquisitions. To date, $16,488.00 has been spent. If you have any questions, please feel free to call.