Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney's Office to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Maple Canyon Avenue Sidewalks project.
The Department of Public service is engaged in the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Maple Canyon Avenue Sidewalks project. The project will install sidewalk along the east side of Maple Canyon Avenue from the existing sidewalk installed at the Fire Station approximately 500 feet north of SR161 to Jewett Drive. Sidewalk installation will include a combination of curb and uncurbed ditch sections, drive approaches, curb ramps, and storm sewer.
The cost to acquire the right-of-way needed to complete the project is estimated at $130,000.00. If the cost to acquire the needed right-of-way should exceed this estimate, additional legislation will be submitted to Council requesting the needed funding.
The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding ordinance.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $130,000.00 are budgeted, available, and appropriated for this project within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Project P538004-100000 (Intersection - SR 161 at Maple Canyon Avenue). An amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the proper project. A transfer of cash and appropriation is required to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide necessary right-of-way acquisition funding to prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service's Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projec...
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