Title
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Transit Pad and Shelter Improvement Project at 16th Street and Van Buren Street (Ordinance S-44053)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all property rights required for a Public Transit project by donation, within the City’s appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain, and to dedicate land with roadway improvements to public use for right of way purposes. Further request authorization to provide relocation assistance and benefits as federally mandated, and to execute agreements to allow occupants time to relocate, as may be necessary to and in furtherance of this acquisition. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Public Transit improvements at the intersection of 16th Street and Van Buren Street are required to accommodate an average of 70 bus boarding's per day, traveling southbound on 16th Street. Proposed improvements include an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant bus pad and shelter. The acquisition impacts property located at 210 N. 16th St., identified by Maricopa County assessor parcel number 116-46-025.
Financial Impact
The project is funded with Transportation 2050 funds, available in the Public Transit Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
210 N. 16th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Transit and Finance departments.