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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER OF 1170 BARLOW ROAD FOR THE PURCHASE OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE BARLOW ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project will be bid in the fall of 2016. This property acquisition is in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Barlow Road and Metro RTA RR tracks. The City needs a strip of permanent right of way acquisition to allow for grading work along the south side of Barlow Road. We also need a temporary construction easement to allow for grading, filling of the existing pond and drive work. These are minor acquisitions and have no adverse effect on the overall function or operation of the residual property.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 15-68 - Authorization to enter into a contract with GPD Group for Design Services, passed on May 19, 2015.
Resolution No. 16-68 - Authorization to Advertise, Bid and Award Barlow Road Widening, Phase I, passed on May 3, 2016.
Purpose & Explanation
The project includes approximately 750 feet of road widening and reconstruction. The work is located at the Metro RTA RR track crossing. The project includes improvement of the horizontal and vertical geometry as well as the addition of curbs and drainage. The road section will be 24 feet face to face of curb. The pavement markings and signage will be upgraded.
Due to the grade changes at the RR crossing a temporary construction easement and permanent right of way take are needed. The effected property owner is Gerda Huehner.
Attached is the City's offer and the owner's counter offer. The basis of the City's offer was an appraisal done by Spalding/Emig Company. The alternative to this acquisition for grading was to place a retaining wall and railing at the right of way. The estimated cost of the retaining wall and railing was approximately $120,000. The cost of the acquisition is approximately $...
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