Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT (PID# 120285) FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Due to the sidewalk installation, temporary right-of-way acquisitions are required for the project.
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Legislative History
23-135 - Enter into LPA Agreement; 11/14/2023
24-26 - Enter into Professional Services Contract with American Structurepoint; 3/5/2024
Purpose & Explanation
This project consists of new curb ramps and sidewalk along S. Main Street between Bard Drive and Stoney Hill Drive.
Due to the sidewalk installation temporary right-of-way acquisitions are required.
Since this project is being partially funded with federal funds the right of way acquisition must follow the federal/ODOT requirements for appraisals and acquisitions. The process includes a title search, and property appraisal. All negotiations follow the federal/ODOT guidelines.
See attached table for each temporary take and individual amount. The City will initially over the full acquisition cost of $1,850.00, of which 90% will be reimbursed by ODOT. The total cost to the City after reimbursement is $185.00.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other: Property Acquisition
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (430 fund - $1,850)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - To maintain the approved ODOT project timeline.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approve the temporary construction easements as outlined above related to the Downtown Pedestrian Safety, Phase 2 Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer