Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the City 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 - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry project.
The purpose of this project is to construct sidewalk installation along both sides of Duxberry Avenue from Lexington Avenue to Hamilton Avenue by completing the sidewalk where there are gaps in the existing sidewalk network. Also the same will be performed along both sides of McGuffey Road from Duxberry to the terminus of the existing sidewalk, just north of Clinton Street. Installation of the sidewalk will also include replacement of drive aprons where necessary and installing/upgrading non-compliant curb ramps at all public intersections. Stormwater BMPs will be constructed as part of the project.
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
Funding for this project is budgeted in the Department of Public Service’s 2018 Capital Improvements Budget. An amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget and a transfer of funds are necessary to align funding for these project expenditures.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so right-of-way can be acquired to allow construction to proceed as scheduled, preventing delays in the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To amend the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget; to transfer funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City 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 SRTS Sidewalks-McGuffey and Duxberry p...
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