Title
Acquisition of Real Property for the Hohokam Drainage Package 2 Project Located South of Dobbins Road and East of 20th Street (Ordinance S-51925) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all real property and related property interests 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 the Hohokam Drainage Package 2 Project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This project is in collaboration with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County under Intergovernmental Agreements 161961 and 161259. The acquisition of approximately 13.35 acres is required for construction flood mitigation measures as part of the Hohokam Area Drainage Master Plan (ADMP) Study. The Hohokam Drainage Program is a comprehensive storm water management initiative by the City of Phoenix to mitigate flooding risks and enhance storm water infrastructure. This program involves the design and construction of multiple storm drain systems, detention basins and high capacity inlets across various sites identified in the ADMP within the city. The initiative is focused on improving storm water capture, conveyance, and management through a series of interconnect projects. The proposed projects will be designed and constructed for a 10-year level of protection. The City of Phoenix entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County to share the costs of these projects.
The parcels affected by this project are 9012 South 20th Street and 1901 East Dobbins Road, identified by Maricopa County Assessor's parcel numbers 301-34-006 and 301-36-028C.
Financial Impact
Funding is available from the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget, using General Obligation bonds.
Location
South of Dobbins Road, East of 20th Street.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.