i. Southeast Cass WRD-access agreement

CASS COUNIY GOVERNMENT ..I.. Southeast Cass Water Resource' District Thomas L. Fischer Chairman Fargo, North Dakota Mark Thelen Manager Fargo, North Dakota Mark Brodshaug Manager Fargo, North Dakota Carol Harbeke Lewis Secretary- Treasurer 120-1 Main A venue West West Fargo, ND 58078-1301 701-298-2381 FAX 701-298-2397 wrd@co.cass.nd.us www.casscountygov.com REC:" n:::D November 18, 2008 ! Nay 2;] ?nOB CASsCOUh; '_.,,,...~)N Cass County Commission P.O. Box 2806 Fargo, NO 58108-2806 Dear Commissioners: RE: Souths ide Flood Control Project Request for Access to Real Property You are probably familiar with the Southside Flood Control Proj~ct the Southeast Cass Water Resource District is currently developing along with the City of Fargo. For purposes of conducting environmental reviews to determine project feasibility, Southeast Cass is requesting access to your property. Enclosed is a proposed "Access Agreement" to authorize Southeast Cass, its officers, employees, contractors, consultants, representatives, and agents, to access your property solely for the purposes described below. Note Southeast Cass is still developing this project; Southeast Cass' request for access is to determine project development information so Southeast Cass can make decisions regarding project alignments, locations of project components, and environmental assessments. Access Purposes: Southeast Cass requires access to your property solely for the following activities related to the Souths ide Flood Control Project: . Visual observation and data collection for environmental assessment. . Topographic field and parcel surveying to assist in project design decisions. These activities primarily consist of entry upon your property by foot or vehicle; no vehicles will leave the appropriate driving surfaces on your property. You will notice Southeast Cass specifically included safeguards in the proposed "Access Agreements" to protect your property. Anticipated Time Frame for Activities: If you agree to grant access to your property, we expect to begin the above activities in late November 2008, with the access term expiring in June of 2009. Before any representative enters your property, we will give you notice as to a more specific time frame. SUGGESTED MOTION: Authorize the chairman to sign an access agreement with Southeast Cass Water Resource District to conduct environmental reviews to determine project feasibility on county-owned property involved with the Southside Flood Control Project.