Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH THE DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND FOR THE PROSPECT STREET / STATE ROUTE 91 PROJECT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project will be bid in the spring of 2015. In the southwest quadrant of the intersection the City needs a small permanent right of way take to allow for the radius of the walk and along the south side of Prospect Street we need a temporary construction easement to allow for grading. These are minor takes and have no adverse effect on the overall function or operation of the residual property.
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Legislative History
Resolution 12-29 ODOT/LPA Agreement.
Resolution 12-114 Arcadis Design fee approved, authorized contract for engineering design
Resolution 14-88 Arcadis Modification approved for plan revisions due concept change
Purpose & Explanation
The project includes the signal, roadway, pedestrian walks, and improvements to the pavement and pedestrian access at the Prospect and SR 91 intersection. This signal is the result of the recommendations of the traffic impact study done for the Downtown 1st & Main Redevelopment Project in 2001-2. Two traffic engineering studies have been conducted at this intersection indicating that turn lanes are not warranted. The project includes improved lane widths on SR 91 and Prospect Street, bike lanes, curb, sidewalks, storm sewer, streetlights, striping and signage. Arcadis' construction estimate for the project is approximately $760,000. The City of Hudson can receive up to $ 674,000 in federal funds for this project at the 20/80 funding split.
Due to the intersection and sidewalk work a temporary construction easement and permanent right of way take are needed. The effected property owner is Bishop of Cleveland Diocese (St. Mary's Church).
Since this project is being partially funded with federal funds the right of way acquisition has followed the federal requirements for acquisition. The process includes a property appraisal as well as a review appraisal. All negotiations have followed the federal criteria.
The finished negotiation cost follows:
Name Reason for Take Cost of Temp. Cost of Perm. Total
Cleveland Diocese Sidewalk & Grading $35 $1,110 $1,145
(no confirmation to date that offer is acceptable)
We are requesting an additional $1,500 contingency, bringing the total to $2,645, to settle the Cleveland Diocese parcel and handle any minor issues arising as a part of the right of way negotiations for this construction project. For additional significant consideration we will return to the full City Council for approval of additional funds.
Timing Considerations
The process of purchasing this take and temporary easement will begin immediately if Council approves this request for purchase. The anticipated construction of the intersections improvements will be in spring 2015.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted ($170,000 - 2015 Budget-City's 20%, $674,000-Federal Funds)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends acquisition of the take and easement required for this project. The acquisitions are relatively small in area and of minimal impact. We recommend Council approve the temporary easement and permanent takes for Bishop of Cleveland Diocese (St. Mary's Church) for the Main Street & Prospect Street Intersection Widening Project. We further recommend that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to execute these transactions. The City staff is also requesting that an emergency clause be added to the legislation in order to protect the public welfare and safety.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, P.E, P.S., City Engineer
Christopher Papp, P.E., Project Manager