Title
Acquisition of Temporary Construction Easements for a Safe Route to School Improvement Project Along Sunland Avenue Between 16th Drive and 15th Avenue (Ordinance S-44458)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire temporary construction easements for a Safe Route to School project by donation, within the City’s appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Sunland Avenue between 16th Drive and 15th Avenue is currently an unimproved dirt road that has experienced illegal dumping and homeless camps. Students in this area also use the dirt road for pedestrian access to school. Neighborhood Services' Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds will be used to improve these roads for a safer route to school, which includes new asphalt, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps. Parcels affected by the project are identified in Attachment A.
Financial Impact
Acquisition for the project will be funded with Capital Construction Funds, available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Sunland Avenue, between 16th Drive and 15th Avenue.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.