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z a Hillsborough proposes to remedy the problem of surface discharge of sewerage and stormwater by constructing a new sewer line from the overflowing manhole to its Eno River interceptor line which lies approximately 150 yards to the south on the north side of the Eno River. While this solution does not relieve the I & I problem, which would be a very expensive undertaking, it will provide sufficient additional flow carrying capacity and relieve the overflow problem. The proposed sewer line cannot be routed straight to the existing interceptor, because an old pond lies directly between the existing manhole and the interceptor. The route for the new sewer line is proposed to move southwest from the existing manhole, cross Stillhouse Creek, turn south along and parallel to the west (rear) property line of the Orange Family Medical Center and extend straight on to the existing interceptor line. The requested easement for the new sewer line is a twenty foot wide permanent easement with an additional temporary construction easement on the east side of the permanent easement. The majority of the permanent easement is on County property, although there is some permanent easement on the medical center property. The construction easement is nearly evenly divided between the County and medical center property. The size and scope of the easements requested are typical of sewer construction projects of this nature and the proposed sewer line route is consistent with standard engineering practice. Hillsborough's proposed remedy for alleviating sewer overflows in the vicinity of the Tax and Records building represents a net benefit to the County and particularily to County employees. The sewer overflow has long represented a morale problem, and perhaps a potential health problem, to employees in the Tax and Records Building. Although the sewer overflows in the Tax and Records Building parking lot have abated over the past two years, overflows on nearby County campus.grounds periodically continue unabated. The current location of the sewer overflow is less an immediate threat to anyone's health but it is a nuisance and a potential hazzard. Hillsborough's proposed actions should eliminate the nuisance conditions permanently. RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board review the Easement Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign and execute the agreement.