Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following 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 Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements project.
The Department of Public Service is engaged in the Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements project. The project will generally consist of new pervious pavement in the parking lane of 2nd Avenue from Sixth Street to St. Clair Avenue, resurfacing the remaining existing pavement, replacing the existing curb and installation of curb extensions to define the parking areas. Streetscape improvements will consist of replacement of existing sidewalks, new street trees, and new street lighting with underground circuit. The signals at Cleveland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue will be modified to accommodate the proposed improvements
The cost to acquire the right-of-way needed to complete the project is estimated at $300,000.00. 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 legislation.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This is a budgeted expense in the amount of $300,000.00 in the Department of Public Service’s 2020 Capital Improvement Budget, Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Project 440005-102221 (Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements). The funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide necessary right-of-way acquisition funding and prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service's Capital Improvement Program to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
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To authorize the City Attorney's Office ...
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