Submitted by: Laura Reams
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Authorization to Negotiate Land Easement for Installation of Digital Message Board
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to negotiate and enter into a land easement agreement with Gilbane Building Company for the use of Parcel 190 to install a digital message board for community notices. The agreement is subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.
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Summary Background:
In July, the Council authorized the purchase of a new digital message board (HCC-015-FY24) for installation on Ager Road. Staff evaluated the area to determine the best placement for the sign to ensure it has high visibility and identified a parcel of land which is located on the Riverfront property. Staff has begun conversations with Gibane to obtain a land easement on the identified property, Parcel 190 and Gilbane has preliminary indicated their willingness to negotiate an agreement.
Upon execution of the land easement, DPW staff will proceed in working with Pepco and Gilbane to have the sign installed.
Next Steps:
Negotiate and execute land easement.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
The signs will be used to facilitate routine as well as emergency messages to the community.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1 - Ensure Transparent and Accessible Governance
Legal Review Required?
Pending