Resolution 2002-9
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION


RESOLUTION: 2002-9

SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing condemnation for property interests needed across 5201, 5517, 6235, 6347, 6495, 6625, 6715, 6719, 6751, 5410, 5420, and 6360 West Mississippi Avenue, 1065 South Eaton Street, 1104 and 1105 South Eaton Court, 1104 South Fenton Street and 1101 South Sheridan Boulevard for the West Mississippi Avenue (South Pierce Street to South Sheridan Boulevard) Street Improvement Project.

ADDRESS: 5201, 5517, 6235, 6347, 6495, 6625, 6715, 6719, 6751, 5410, 5420, and 6360 West Mississippi Avenue, 1065 South Eaton Street, 1104 and 1105 South Eaton Court, 1104 South Fenton Street and 1101 South Sheridan Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The City has been negotiating since November 23, 2001, to acquire needed property interests from the properties at 5201, 5517, 6235, 6347, 6495, 6625, 6715, 6719, 6751, 5410, 5420, and 6360 West Mississippi Avenue, 1065 South Eaton Street, 1104 and 1105 South Eaton Court, 1104 South Fenton Street and 1101 South Sheridan Boulevard. This project is to improve West Mississippi Avenue from South Pierce Street to South Sheridan Boulevard with one lane in each direction and a center left turn lane. This project will also include a five foot sidewalk on the North side of the street and eight foot sidewalk on the south side of the street to allow for safer pedestrian access along West Mississippi Avenue.

A purchase agreement has not yet been reached with the owners at the above mentioned addresses. The City must act now to exercise its right of eminent domain to acquire these property interests and maintain the project schedule. Ordinance O?2001-17 authorized the acquisitions necessary for this project. It is anticipated that these owners will reach agreement with the City for the rights-of-way required without the need to actually file condemnation actions. In the event that condemnation is required, this resolution will preserve the construction schedule which allows completion of this project during the 2002 construction season.

FUNDING SOURCE: This project is being funded by the Capital Improvement Fund.

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: February 11, 2002.

ORIGINATED BY: Department of Public Works

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Mike Connor, Property Manager 303-987-7659

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2002-9, Map

SUBMITTED BY:

Mike Connor, Property Manager
Jacque Wedding-Scott, Director of Finance

REVIEWED BY:

Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager