Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Attorney’s Office, Real Estate Division to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Pedestrian Safety Improvements-Hilltop Community Mobility Plan (Binns Boulevard Sidewalks), CIP NO. 590105-100040 project.
The purpose of this project is to construct new sidewalks, curb ramps, signage & pavement markings, driveway aprons, drainage adjustments and utility adjustments along the east side of Binns Boulevard from approximately 400’ north of South Stephens Drive to the exiting sidewalk at the Eakin Road intersection, approximately 2,200’ and along the west side of Binns boulevard from South Stephens Drive north to the existing sidewalk approximately 150’. Successful completion of this project necessitates that the City acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to various properties along the project corridor as additional rights-of-way.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
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.
Title
To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; 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 Pedestrian Safety Improvements-Binns Boulevard Sidewalks project; t...
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