...Title
Acquisition of Real Property along Thomas Road between 48th and 52nd Streets for Fire Station 13 (Ordinance S-49655)
...Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire real property along Thomas Road between 48th and 52nd streets either by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, purchase at a settlement amount arrived at through mediation and determined by the City Manager or designee to be reasonable under the circumstances, or by the power of eminent domain, for Fire Station 13. Further request authorization to provide relocation assistance and benefits as federally mandated, and to execute agreements to minimize relocation costs and allow occupants time to relocate, as may be necessary to and in furtherance of this acquisition. Additionally, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse, and for the City Treasurer to accept, all funds related to this item.
...Report
Summary
Fire Station 13, currently located at 2828 N. 47th Place, is an older station that requires updating and expansion. The proposed location will improve response times and provide space for additional equipment to better serve the public.
The parcels affected by this project and included in this request are identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number 128-16-001B and 128-16-001A located at 5018 E. Thomas Road.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Fire Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Along Thomas Road between 48th and 52nd streets.
Council District: 6
...Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire and Finance departments.