Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Traffic Signal Improvements at Various Intersections Citywide (Ordinance S-51293)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire real property and related property interests required by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain for traffic signal improvements at various intersections citywide. Further request authorization to dedicate land with roadway and/or public improvements to public use for right-of-way purposes via separate recording instrument. Additionally, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Acquisition of real property is required to facilitate the installation of traffic signal improvements at various intersections citywide to enhance safety and minimize traffic impediment for vehicular traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists. The improvements will modernize the existing traffic signal equipment with upgraded signal lights and poles; and will include installation of junction boxes, upgraded street lighting, striping, curbs, gutters, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalks and ramps.
The traffic signals are at the following intersections:
- S. Jesse Owens Parkway and E. Baseline Road
- N. 7th Street and E. McDowell Road
- N. Cave Creek Road and E. Greenway Parkway
The parcels affected by this project are identified in Attachment A.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program.
Location
Various Intersections.
Council Districts: 2, 4, 7, and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson, and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.