Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 02-17-2026
Title:
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Acceptance of a Utility Easement for Parcel 25.0, consisting of 5,126.04 square feet of property and a Temporary Construction Easement for Parcel 25.1, consisting of 3,873.83 square feet of property located at 3151 South 23rd Street in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 18 North, Range 15 East, Wagoner County, Oklahoma, from Justin D. Liekhus and Kendra Liekhus, and authorization of payment in the amount of $30,330.00 for the County Line Trunk Sewer Phase IIB - Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Parcels 25.0 and 25.1 (Project No. 2154250)
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Background:
The attached Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement are being conveyed to the City of Broken Arrow, a municipal corporation, from Justin D. Liekhus and Kendra Liekhus, the owner. Parcel 25.0 consists of 5,126.04 square feet of utility easement, and Parcel 25.1 consists of 3,873.83 square feet of temporary construction easement located at 3151 South 23rd Street in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 18 North, Range 15 East, Wagoner County, State of Oklahoma. Justin D. Liekhus and Kendra Liekhus have accepted the following offer, made subject to City Council approval:
Permanent Utility Easement: 0.12 Acres @ $72,000/Acre x 75% = Total: $6,480
Temporary Construction Easement: 0.09 Acres @ $72,000/Acre x 10% = Total: $648
Cost to Cure Damages:
Replace Trees:
Large Trees: 11 x $1,000 ea. = $11,000, Medium Trees: 8 x $750 ea. = $6,000, Small Trees: 3 x $400 ea. = $1,200, Rebuild Irrigation System (4 zones): 4 x $1,250 ea. = $5,000
Total: $23,200
Total Just Compensation Amount (Rounded) = $30,330
A copy of the signed acceptance of the City’s offer is attached, as is the Utility Easement. Payment of the compensation amount is on the February 17, 2026 City Council Claims List.
Cost: $30,330.00
Funding Source: OWRB Loan
Requested By: Charlie Bright, P.E., Director of Engineering and Construction
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Utility Easement
Temporary construction Easement
Acceptance Letter
Conditions and Request for Payment
Affidavit
Recommendation:
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Accept the Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement.
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