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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and/or his designee to accept the conveyance of a 15-foot Sanitary Sewer and Access Easement from N.D. Hachar Trust, et al., being a 0.2277-acre tract out of N.D. Hachar Trust, as recorded in Volume 3655, Pages 838-853, of the Webb County Deed Records; said easement having an estimated intangible asset value of $700.00; providing for an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The sewer easement will allow the City to access and maintain the installed 12” PVC sanitary sewer pipe and manholes that will provide an important bypass to the existing sewer system.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 6.1.1 - Coordinate development with infrastructure expansion.
• Infrastructure and Utility Services - The easement provides the City with the legal rights necessary to construct, operate, repair, and maintain a sanitary sewer main and related facilities. This helps ensure that sewer infrastructure is available to support existing and future development.
• Planned Growth and Development - Providing and maintaining adequate wastewater infrastructure is essential to accommodate growth and development in Laredo. The easement establishes a permanent corridor for sewer infrastructure, helping facilitate orderly and coordinated development consistent with the City’s long-term planning objectives.
• Public Health and Environmental Protection - Sanitary sewer infrastructure helps protect public health and the environment by providing for the proper collection and conveyance of wastewater and reducing reliance on inadequate or individual wastewater systems.
• Connectivity and Infrastructure Coordination - The access component of the easement allows the City to reach the sewer facilities for inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement. This supports reliable utility service and the long-term sustainability of the City's infrastructure network.
• Protection of Public Investment - Accepting the easement gives the City a legally established interest in the property needed to operate and maintain the sanitary sewer infrastructure. This helps protect the City's investment in its utility system and ensures continued access to the facilities.
Summary of alignment: The acceptance of the 15-foot Sanitary Sewer and Access Easement is consistent with the goals and policies of the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting the provision, maintenance, and expansion of essential public infrastructure. The easement will provide the City with the necessary rights to construct, operate, access, repair, and maintain sanitary sewer infrastructure, thereby supporting orderly growth and development, reliable utility services, and the protection of public health and the environment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of Resolution
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact