Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following ordinance authorizes additional funding to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks 2018 program.
The Department of Public Service is engaged in projects to construct sidewalks under the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks 2018 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 2018 project. Funding in the amount of $250,000.00 was established to begin acquiring the needed property rights.
Ordinance 0217-2021 authorized an additional $240,000.00 in funding to acquire the various property rights necessary to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks 2018 program. 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 legislation.
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. An amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements 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 right-of-way acquisition funding and prevent unnecessary delay...
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