Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following ordinance authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division to hire professional services (e.g. surveys, title work, appraisals, etc.) and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard Shared Use Path project in the Far North Planning Area (32).
The Department of Public service is engaged in the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard Shared Use Path project. The project will add a shared use path along the west side of Sancus Boulevard between Worthington Galena Road and Worthington Woods Boulevard. Additionally, the project involves stormwater control improvements along the route.
The cost to acquire the right-of-way needed to complete the project is estimated at $500,000.00. 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
Funds in the amount of $500,000.00 are budgeted and available for this project in Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. Fund. An amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure. Funds are appropriated.
Title
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard Shared Use Path project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, ...
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