Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Mid-Block High Intensity Activated Crosswalks at Various Locations Citywide (Ordinance S-50445)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all real property and related property interests required by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain for the installation of mid-block high intensity activated crosswalks (HAWKs) at various locations citywide. Further request to authorize dedication of fee simple or easement land rights to public use for right-of-way or sidewalk purposes via separate recording instrument. Additionally, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The acquisition of real property is required to facilitate the construction of mid-block HAWKs. The HAWKs will provide pedestrians and bicyclists a secure passage for crossing streets, while enhancing safety and minimizing traffic impediment. Improvements include striping, signals, lighting, curbs, gutters, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks and ramps.
The HAWKS will be installed at the following locations:
1) North 7th Street, south of east Union Hills Drive
2) West Greenway Road, west of north 25th Drive
3) West McDowell Road, west of north 51st Avenue
4) West Indian School Road, west of north 49th Avenue
5) South 35th Avenue, north of west Buckeye Road
6) North 32nd Street, north of east Earll Drive
7) East Broadway Road, west of south 18th Street
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 budget.
Location
Various Locations
Council Districts: 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.