Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following ordinance authorizes additional funding to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks program.
The Department of Public Service is engaged in projects to construct sidewalks under the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks program. This program constructs sidewalks in various locations throughout the City to improve safety for those that walk to and from school. Work includes the installation of sidewalks, curb ramps, drive approaches, curb, and retaining walls, and may include stormwater drainage improvements in select areas.
Ordinance 0134-2020 authorized 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 Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks program. Funding in the amount of $250,000.00 was established to begin acquiring the needed property rights. This ordinance requests an additional $240,000.00 that is estimated to be needed to complete acquisition for this project.
The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding ordinance.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $240,000.00 are budgeted, appropriated, and available for this project in Fund 7704, the Streets & Highways Bond Fund, Project P590955-100056 (Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks (2018)).
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide additional right-of-way acquisition funding to prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service's Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional services, to negotiate with property owners, and to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks program; to authorize the...
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