Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, in cooperation with the Development Department, uses Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF) money to design and construct projects that enhance economic growth within the City. Past UIRF projects have included streetscape enhancements and roadway improvements.
Occasionally these UIRF projects require that the Division of Design and Construction acquire additional permanent and temporary right of way for installation of streetlights, street trees, sidewalks and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps. In 2010, the Development Department and the Department of Public Service cooperated to establish and legislate a $50,000.00 right of way contingency fund that was used to expedite these small acquisitions by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division. This fund has a current balance of approximately $5,178.25.
At this time, the Development Department and the Department of Public Service desire to establish an additional $50,000.00 UIRF right of way acquisition contingency fund. This money will be used in the same manner as the original contingency fund by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire small parcels of additional right of way for miscellaneous UIRF projects when requested to do so by the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The following legislation establishes a $50,000.00 UIRF right of way acquisition contingency fund and authorizes the City Attorney to expend said funds to acquire small parcels of additional right of way for miscellaneous UIRF projects and for other right of way expenses when requested to do so by the Department of Public Service. Monies to pay for these costs are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This money will be used to acquire small parcels of additional right of way f...
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