Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Roadway Improvements Along 43rd Avenue Between McDowell Road and the Grand Canal and Dedication of Public Use for Right-of-Way (Ordinance S-46095)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all real property and related property interests by donation or purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain, for roadway improvements along 43rd Avenue between McDowell Road and the Grand Canal. Further request authorization to dedicate land with roadway and public improvements to public use for right-of-way purposes via separate recording instrument. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Acquisition is required to construct improvements to enhance the roadway and pedestrian conditions. The improvements include new sidewalks to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements, curbs, gutters, bike lanes, traffic signals, street lights, and pavement. A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal will be installed at the Grand Canal. The roadway improvements are part of two smaller projects, McDowell Road to Virginia Avenue, identified by ST85100408-1, and Virginia Avenue to the Grand Canal, identified by ST85100410-1.
The properties impacted by this project are identified in Attachment A.
Financial Impact
T2050 funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
43rd Avenue between McDowell Road and the Grand Canal.
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.