Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Roeser Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project between 32nd and 37th Streets (Ordinance S-44692)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all property rights required for the Roeser Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project by donation, purchased 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. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Roeser Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project will complete a gap of contiguous bicycle and pedestrian passage, between 32nd and 37th streets. The acquisition of real property on portions of properties along Roeser Road are required to construct the project's right-of-way improvements, which will enhance the road and sidewalk conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians. The scope of the project includes constructing curb return enhancements, bus pads, driveways, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks, street lights, fire hydrants, and bicycle lanes. The properties impacted by this project are identified in Attachment A.
Financial Impact
The project is federally funded, with funding available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Roeser Road, between 32nd and 37th streets.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.