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Item # 13.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/26/2019
Department:	Public Works
Pillars:	Excellence in Asset Management Excellence in Transportation Systems Gold Standard in Public Safety
Milestones:	Establish an intentional culture throughout the organization that is based on continuous improvement, excellence, and adherence to our core values

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss and Consider Action on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Easement and Property Acquisition Documents Necessary to Construct Public Improvements Associated with the Midway Road Reconstruction Project.

BACKGROUND:

In 2012, Addison voters approved $16 million in General Obligation bonds for the revitalization of Midway Road from Spring Valley Road to Keller Springs Road. In April 2018, Council authorized staff to proceed with including the newly adopted Master Transportation Plan that includes wider medians and an off-street trail. The project will require the acquisition of parcels of property along the roadway that consist, for the most part, of areas to expand the current right-of-way to accommodate the wider sidewalks associated with the project. The right-of-way acquisition process will begin in early May.

The land acquisition process will consist of the following:

Introduction letters and Property Owner Meeting that is scheduled on April 10, 2019
Right-of-way survey
Appraisals
Negotiations
Acceptance
Condemnation (if necessary)

Staff is requesting that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase documents for properties where the project will require additional right-of-way.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution - Midway Project Easement and Property Acquisition