Explanation
Background: The City of Columbus is engaged in that project identified as the Seventh Avenue Improvement (4th Street to 6th Street) project. The purpose of this project is to remove and replace existing pavement between the east side of 4th Street and the west side of 6th Street, to install new 18" curb along both sides of the street, to install 6 foot wide concrete walks along both sides of the street and to install ADA curb ramps at the intersection of 7th Avenue with 5th and 6th Streets. Preliminary cost estimates for right-of-way acquisition are $25,000.00. It is anticipated construction of this improvement project will begin in late May 2008. The following legislation encumbers $25,000.00 for right-of-way acquisition for the Seventh Avenue Improvement project and authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services relative to the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way, to negotiate with the property owners and to expend the funds required to acquire the necessary right-of-way.
Fiscal Impact: Funding in the amount of $25,000.00 is available in the Streets and Highway Improvement Fund for this project.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow the Real Estate Division to proceed with those actions that will enable the City to acquire the necessary right-of-way without delay.
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To encumber $25,000.00 for right-of-way acquisition for the Seventh Avenue Improvement (4th Street and 6th Street) project; to authorize the City Attorney to expend said funds required for acquisition related activities including the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for this project from the Streets and Highway Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is engaged in that project identified as the Seventh Avenue Improvement (4th Street and 6th Street) project; and
WHEREAS, the purp...
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