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Approval of Easement Deed to City of Durham for a Sidewalk Easement at 750 Stadium Drive
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 14, 2025
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve an Easement Deed and its Exhibits for a Sidewalk Easement on County property at North Duke Street near Stadium Drive. (See attachments).
The City is requesting a Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) of 2,554 square feet (0.0586 acres) and a Right-of-Way (ROW) of 593 square feet (0.0136 acres) from the County of Durham. This is for the construction of a new 5-foot sidewalk along N. Duke St., between Wisteria Ave. and Crutchfield St. The Deed and its easement provision would grant permission and access for the construction of the sidewalk. Plat/drawings are shown on Page 5 of Attachment 4.
Attachments: 1. Deed; 2. Exhibit A (Fee Simple Area); 3. Exhibit B (Temporary Construction Easement); 4. Plat; 5) All project plats - see Page 5.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The project is in accordance with Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity particularly Strategy 4.2.C - Regional Planning: Participate in smart growth practices and support regional planning partnerships to promote a high quality of life for all.
Resource Persons: Peri Manns, Engineering and Environmental Services; Larissa Williamson, County Attorney.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board Approve the Deed of Easement for the conveyance to City of Durham for a Sidewalk Easement and Right of Way.
Signature
County Manager: ___________________________