Title
Acquisition of Real Property for a Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project Located West of 19th Avenue and McDowell Road (Ordinance S-51911) - District 4
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 a railroad crossing safety improvement project located west of North 19th Avenue and West McDowell Road. Further request to authorize dedication of land with roadway improvements to public use for right of way purposes via separate recording instrument. Additionally, request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Acquisition is required for a railroad crossing safety improvement project to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety at the 19th Avenue and McDowell Road crossing. The project includes upgrading two railroad crossings by installing new gate arms, replacing existing railroad signals, and adding new cantilever signals. These enhancements will improve safety for railroad engineers, conductors, residents, and businesses by preventing vehicles from stopping on the tracks, a current issue that has led to accidents.
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
West of the North 19th Avenue and West McDowell Road intersection.
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.