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DPU011023ALTWATERSOURCEPROPACQ
Utilities Administration for Water Treatment
Jamie Miller (x1409)
Revised
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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $3,900,000 from the unappropriated balance of the 2018 Water Bond Improvement Fund for the purchase of approximately 135+/- acres of property located at and known as 650 N. Wynn Road, 5201 Corduroy Road, and 5550 Corduroy Road (Lucas County TD Parcels 44-13419, 44-13237, and 44-13177), respectively, together with various costs and services related thereto, including but not limited to the purchase of real property interests, surveys, testing, title work, appraisals, closing costs, relocation costs, environmental assessments, and other incidental fees and expenses, if applicable, for the eventual creation of an alternate water source as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency; authorizing the mayor to accept bids for services and execute agreements as necessary and appropriate associated with the purchase of said property herein; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Ohio EPA has ordered multiple projects to be undertaken to mitigate and improve the City of Toledo's ability to continually provide safe drinking water to its customers, including but not limited to constructing a water reservoir of approximately 200 million gallons to provide an alternate and redundant water supply. The properties located at 650 N. Wynn Road, 5201 Corduroy Road, and 5550 Corduroy Road (Lucas County TD Parcels 44-13419, 44-13237, and 44-13177) collectively contain approximately 135+/- acres of land, which is sufficient to construct a reservoir of the size and capacity required. The current owner has expressed a desire to sell the property to the City of Toledo. The acquisition of the property will ensure the City's ability to construct the required reservoir as required by OEPA, and will further ensure the City's ability to provide a continuous supply of top-quality drinking water to the...
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