Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report # 095
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Riverwalk Landscape Easement
INITIATED BY: David Arrington, Deputy City Manager
Recommendation: Approval is requested to execute a Landscape Easement with
W.C. Bradley Company/Eagle & Phenix Mill No. 2, LLC for a portion of the
Riverwalk between 12th Street and 13th Street.
Background: The section of the Riverwalk from 12th Street to 13th Street is
located behind the Eagle & Phenix Development and extends North to the 13th
Street Bridge. During construction of this section of the Riverwalk, a fence
was erected along the East side of the Riverwalk to provide separation from the
private development. The area behind the fence, approximately 3,700 sq. ft.,
is on City property but not regularly maintained by City work crews since the
area is primarily a drainage feature. W.C. Bradley Company/Eagle & Phenix
Mill No. 2, LLC is proceeding with development of their property to include
underneath the 13th Street bridge and along the Riverwalk. The company desire
to keep the City property located behind the Riverwalk fence but adjacent to
their development landscaped. The company has agreed to maintain the area at
their expense.
Analysis: Authorizing this easement will provide for a small tract of City
property to be maintained at no cost to the City. The agreement will result
in a more attractive Riverwalk. W. C. Bradley Company/Eagle & Phenix Mill No.
2, LLC will be required to obtain the necessary permits and approvals for any
improvements to the area.
Financial Considerations: There is no cost to the City to execute this easement
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The easement will relieve the City
of responsibility to maintain the property. This will result in a minimal
saving to the City.
Legal Considerations: Council approval is required for the Landscaping
Easement
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscaping
Easement with W.C. Bradley Company/Eagle & Phenix Mill No. 2, LLC for a
portion of the Riverwalk between 12th Street and 13th Street.
A RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LANDSCAPE EASEMENT WITH
W.C. BRADLEY COMPANY/EAGLE & PHENIX MILL NO. 2, LLC FOR A 3,700 +/- SQ. FT
PORTION OF THE RIVERWALK BETWEEN 12TH STREET AND 13TH STREET.
WHEREAS, the City constructed the Riverwalk between 12th St. and 13th St. that
extends behind the Eagle and Phenix Mills Development; and,
WHEREAS, the construction included a fence located on the East side of the
Riverwalk, leaving approximately 3,700 +/- sq. ft. of property between the
fence and the adjacent private property; and,
WHEREAS, the W.C. Bradley Company/Eagle & Phenix Mill No. 2, LLC desires to
maintain the area between the Riverwalk fence and their property at no cost to
the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Landscape Easement will allow the Company to maintain the area
and make other improvements, all improvements must be approved and permitted by
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Landscape
Easement with the W.C. Bradley Company/Eagle & Phenix Mill No. 2, LLC for a
portion of the Riverwalk approximately 3,700 +/- sq. ft. located between 12th
St. and 13th St.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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