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June 8, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
23. Authorize the City Manager to Accept an Easement Donation from Belk's Department Store of Savannah Georgia, Inc. Belk’s is in the process of selling its property and has agreed to donate an utility easement for the existing sewer lines, force main, and Lift Station #41 to the City of Savannah before closing on the transaction.
Strategic Priority
Infrastructure
Description

The City of Savannah’s sewer Lift Station #41 is located on the current site of Belk’s Department Store (Belk’s) at the Oglethorpe Mall. This Lift Station not only serves properties on the site of Oglethorpe Mall, but also adjacent properties. Belk’s is in the process of selling its property and has agreed to donate a utility easement for the existing sewer lines, force main, and Lift Station #41 to the City of Savannah before closing on the transaction. The purchaser is aware and has no objections.

 

The easement plat has been reviewed and approved by the Real Estate Services and Water and Sewer Planning and Engineering Departments, and the Office of Assistant City Attorney William Shearouse. Additionally, authorization is also requested for the City Manager to execute associated closing documents.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
David Keating, Senior Director, Real Estate Administration Department
Financial Impact
N/A
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Map - Lift Station No. 41.pdf
Exhibit 2: Plats - Lift Station No. 41.pdf
Exhibit 3: Easement - Lift Station No. 41.pdf
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