Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Pedestrian Improvements Along 16th and 19th Avenues Between W. Polk and W. Linden Streets and Along W. Polk Street Between 17th and 19th Avenues (Ordinance S-51330) - Districts 4 & 7
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 pedestrian improvements along 16th and 19th avenues between W. Polk and W. Linden streets, and along W. Polk Street between 17th and 19th avenues. 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
Real property acquisition is required to enhance sidewalk conditions for pedestrians along 16th and 19th avenues between W. Polk and W. Linden streets, and along W. Polk Street between 17th and 19th avenues. Improvements include striping, curbs, gutters, street lighting, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalks and ramps.
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
Along 16th and 19th avenues between W. Polk and W. Linden streets, and along W. Polk Street between 17th and 19th avenues.
Council Districts: 4 and 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson, and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.