Felton G. Grant, Right of Way Acquisition Coordinator
Recommendation
Approval is requested to execute a Landscape Easement Agreement (attached) with \n \n Hugh McMath Investment Co., L.L.L.P for the purpose of landscaping the corner \n \n of Buena Vista Road at Brennan Road.
Approval
Pending
Background
The City has recently finished a landscape project on the corner of Buena Vista
Road and St. Mary's Road. An opportunity has been made available for an
addtional landscape project on the opposite corner of Brennan Road and Buena
Vista Road with the cooperation of Hugh McMath Investment Co. L.L.L.P. The
purpose of these projects is to beautify this major intersection which serves
as a key gateway for the community.
Analysis
Please be advised this is only a Resolution to accept the Landscape Easement
Agreement while the opportunity exists. By entering into this Landscape
Easement Agreement, the City will enhance this area through this beautification
project.
Financial Considerations
The owner of the property has agreed to provide the needed landscape easement
agreement at no cost. The Landscaping Design has not been finalized. The cost
of the landscaping materials for the site has been discussed with the Pat
Biegler, Public Service Director, Ron Smith, Assistant Public Service Director,
Rick Jones, Planning Director, Scott Jones, Urban Forestry, Alina Phillips
Planning Department Landscape Architect and myself to determine the landscaping
needs in order to make it a low maintenance project, etc. We will meet again
in the near future to further discuss the landscape design and to determine
what it should cost to complete this project. We plan on using some of Public
Services funding and Enterprise Funds money.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
To be determined after further discussion from our committee listed above.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has approved this Landscape Easement Agreement.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approval of the Resolution authorizing the Landscape Easement Agreement and
subsequent agreements is necessary to implement said project as referenced
above with cooperation of Hugh McMath Investment Co., LLP.
RESOLUTION #_________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LANDSCAPE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
HUGH MCMATH INVESTMENT CO. LLLP FOR THE PURPOSE OF LANDSCAPING THE CORNER OF
BUENA VISTA ROAD AT BRENNAN ROAD.
WHEREAS, Hugh McMath Investment Co. LLLP. is the owner of all, tract or parcel
of land lying at the Corner of Buena Vista Road and Brennan Road in
Columbus,Georgia, Muscogee County; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus, Georgia, Muscogee County desires to acquire an
exclusive easement in and to a portion of said location for the purpose of
enhancing, beautifying and landscaping same and which easement is particularly
shown as "LANDSCAPE EASEMENT " CONSISTING OF 0.10 ac. (plat) attached and made
part of this resolution Exhibit "B"; and,
WHEREAS, Hugh McMath agreed to grant the City of Columbus, Georgia such
Easement all in accordance with the "LANDSCAPE EASEMENT AGREEMENT"
WHEREAS; Hugh McMath Investment Co, LLLP and the City of Columbus, Georgia, and
unto its successors and assigns,whomsoever, an exclusive easement to enhance,
beautify and landscape, as well as keep and maintain the Easement for a minimum
period of ten (10) years from the date hereof and after such time frame, from
year to year, unless ninety (90) days prior written notice is given to
Columbus, Georgia of termination of this Easement as made more clearly in
para.1. of the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City manager is hereby authorized to execute a "Landscape Easement
Agreement": with Hugh McMath Investment Co. LLLP for the purpose of landscaping