ASHLAND — Redevelopment of the former Myers Pump properties — better known recently as the Pump House — revealed a century-old, 36-inch brick storm sewer has failed in multiple locations.
It is “severely dilapidated throughout its length” across the east end of the former Myers Pump property, from Orange Road to Union Street, according to legislation set to be discussed by local lawmakers when Ashland City Council meets Tuesday.
The existing storm sewer “appears to have been constructed to serve the former Myers
Pump properties that existed on both the east and west side of Orange Road,” according to the legislation.
Those properties are now owned by different owners as a result of the abandonment of the former industrial sites and the city’s redevelopment efforts, making the former storm sewer “serve a more public use.”
Replacing the storm sewer is necessary in order to “meet the original intent to facilitate redevelopment of the former industrial sites and to continue to provide for an effective and efficient storm sewer collection system,” the legislation says.
Should City Council approve the replacement project Tuesday night, Mayor Matt Miller would be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Vision Development Building Company to complete the work.
According to the ordinance, the work is estimated to cost $285,537, which will be “provided for at the discretion of the Finance Director.”
MORE PUMP HOUSE COVERAGE
Council to consider sale of 10-acre property
City Council is also scheduled to discuss the potential sale of a 10-acre portion of property located on the southwest corner of Ford Drive and Wells Road. The city owns the land.
According to the piece of legislation, the property “is not essential for municipal
use,” but is suitable for uses that will “promote the welfare of the people of the City
of Ashland, stabilize the economy, provide employment and assist in the development of industrial, commercial, distribution and research activities… and will provide additional opportunities for gainful employment.”
If approved by council, the Ashland Community Improvement Corporation would act as the city’s agent in the sale of the 10-acre property.
Council is also scheduled to discuss two additional pieces of legislation Tuesday night:
— An ordinance accepting an easement and the subsequent dedication of a water distribution main and appurtenances, as a part of the Montgomery Meadows Private Road Subdivision.
— An ordinance approving the Community Reinvestment Area Tax Incentive application for Simonson Construction Services, Inc. and SCS Property Holdings, LLC, within the city of Ashland.
Ashland City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month, except August. Meetings are open to the public on the third floor at 206 Claremont Ave. Meetings are also livestreamed via the city’s YouTube channel.
Below is the full agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting:
