Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Two Bus Bay Improvement Projects Located at Southwest Corner of 59th Avenue and Thomas Road, and Northeast Corner of 16th Street and Broadway Road (Ordinance S-44829)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all real property rights needed by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain, and to dedicate land with roadway improvements to public use for right-of-way purposes for two bus bay improvement projects. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The partial acquisitions are necessary for the construction of bus bay improvements located at two different street intersections. The two proposed bus bay projects will mitigate growing vehicular traffic congestion and safety concerns, and will include construction of curb return enhancements, bus pads, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks.
The parcels affected by acquisition and included in this request are identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel number (APN) and address:
- APN 103-14-005A located at 5921 W. Thomas Road.
- APN 122-39-085 located at 4221 S. 16th St.
Financial Impact
The project is funded by T2050 funds, available in the Public Transit Department Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
West side of 59th Avenue, south of Thomas Road
Council District: 7
East side of 16th Street, north of Broadway Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Transit and Finance departments.