Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following 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 Roadway - W. Broad Street and Doherty Road project in the Westland Planning Area (52).
The Department of Public Service is engaged in the Roadway - W. Broad Street and Doherty Road project. The project involves intersection improvements of W. Broad Street and Doherty Road, which includes construction of span wire traffic signal, addition of left turn lanes, widening of Doherty Road with curb and gutter, addition of storm sewer system, and the addition of a shared use path.
The cost to acquire the right-of-way needed to complete the project is estimated at $150,000.00. 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 $150,000.00 are available for this project in Fund 7771, the Northwest Corridor Pay as We Grow Fund. A transfer of cash is necessary to align spending with the proper project. Funds will need to be appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so the establishment of the necessary funds can proceed without delay allowing for acquisition related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects and appropriate within the Northwest Corridor Pay as We Grow 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 les...
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