Request for Council Action for Resolution 2005-16 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION: 2005-16

SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing condemnation for property interests needed across 937 AND 1061 South Sheridan Boulevard for the South Sheridan Boulevard Mississippi Avenue to Center Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project.

ADDRESS: 937 and 1061 South Sheridan Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The City has been negotiating since January 21, 2005, to acquire needed property interests from the properties at 937 and 1061 South Sheridan Boulevard. This project is to construct sidewalk improvements along the West side of South Sheridan Boulevard to enhance pedestrian safety along West Sheridan Boulevard. This is Phase One of this project and the limits of this phase are from West Mississippi Avenue north to West Kentucky 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?2004-40 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 2005 construction season.

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

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: March 28, 2005.

ORIGINATED BY: Department of Public Works

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

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2005-16
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SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Connor, Property and Purchasing Services Manager
Larry Dorr, Director of Finance

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