Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Roadway and Railroad Improvements at the Intersection of West Thomas Road and North 27th Avenue (Ordinance S-47469)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire real property and all related property interests by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain for roadway and railroad improvements at the intersection of West Thomas Road and North 27th Avenue. Further request to authorize dedication of land with public improvements to public use 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 for roadway and railroad improvements at the West Thomas Road and North 27th Avenue intersection. The project is on a priority path to improve the crossing safety for pedestrians and the public. Improvements will include signage, new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalks and ramps, relocation of a traffic signal and markings at the crossings associated with the overall safety improvement plan. The project is a collaborative and coordinated effort with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
The properties impacted by this project are identified in Attachment A.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Thomas Road and 27th Avenue.
Council Districts: 4 and 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.