Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT.
Brief Description: Due to the future installation of the new trail along Boston Mills Road, permanent right-of-way acquisition is required for the project. The property to be acquired is adjacent to the Summit County Bridge, west of Lake Forest Drive, currently owned by Lake Forest Country Club.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson’s Boston Mills Road Trail Project is in the detailed design stages. As part of the design and coordination of the project, City staff met with Summit County Engineer’s staff to review the existing Boston Mills Road bridge over Lake Forest. It was determined that the best solution for the new trail to cross Lake Forest is to construct a new pedestrian bridge, north of the existing roadway bridge, allowing sufficient space for the County to continue maintenance of the road bridge at this location.
In order to construct the new pedestrian bridge over Lake Forest, a portion of property currently owned by the Lake Forest County Club is required (Summit County Parcel ID Number 3204095). The proposed land purchase is 15 feet wide. See exhibit attached.
The proposed parcel was valued at $3,000 by a professional appraisal consultant. In April 2024, City staff presented the land purchase to the Lake Forest Country Club Board, which has agreed to the sale of the 15 foot strip. Upon approval by the City, staff will finalize the purchase and sale agreement with the Lake Forest Country Club board.
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
x Currently Budgeted - Budgeted in the Design Package
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approve the acquisition related to the Boston Mills Trail Project. We further recommend that Council authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents to execute these transactions.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
David Rapp, PE, PS, Assistant City Engineer