Title
Transfer Stormwater Basin and Wildlife Habitat to Mecklenburg County
Action
Action:
Approve the donation of approximately 2.20 acres of surplus land (tax parcel identification numbers: 149-115-02, 149-115-03, 149-115-04, 149-115-05, 149-115-06, 149-115-07, and 149-115-08) located in the Collins Park neighborhood to Mecklenburg County.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Tim O'Brien, Engineering & Property Management
Doug Lozner, Engineering & Property Management
Explanation
* The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Conway/Briabend Storm Drainage Improvement project required the acquisition of seven residential properties located southeast of South Boulevard and Scaleybark Road. These parcels experienced severe flooding.
* By creating a natural environment through the construction of a serpentine channel that leads to a detention basin, staff was able to alleviate much of the structural flooding downstream while providing habitat beneficial for wildlife.
* The construction and warranty period for landscaping are complete, so staff recommends deeding the land to Mecklenburg County to be added to Collins Park that is adjacent to these properties.
* Since the property has no marketable value due to its use as a detention pond and a wetland habitat, no value was established for the property.
* Upon transfer of the land:
* Mecklenburg County will assume ownership of the land giving them legal authority over the property and will also obligate them to perform routine maintenance, such as mowing outside the conservation easements that the City will retain to protect the environmental habitat, while,
* The City will continue to have responsibility for any storm water infrastructure issues that might arise.
* The land use is consistent with the Woodlawn Station Area Plan and will serve as open space for the residential community while fulfilling the critical need for storm water drainage.
* The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Committee r...
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