Title
Acquisition of Real Property for High Intensity Activated Crosswalks at Various Locations Citywide (Ordinance S-50712)
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 the installation of High Intensity Activated Crosswalks (HAWKs) at various locations Citywide. Further request to authorize dedication of fee simple or easement land rights, land to public use for right-of-way, or sidewalk purposes via separate recording instrument. Additionally, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The acquisition of real property is required to facilitate the construction of HAWKs, which provide pedestrians and bicyclists a secure passage for crossing streets, while enhancing safety and minimizing traffic impediment. Improvements include striping, signals, lighting, curbs, gutters, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks and ramps.
The HAWKS will be installed at the following locations:
- 43rd Avenue and W. Hubbell Street
- 3rd Avenue and W. Buckeye Road
- Northern Avenue and Arizona Canal
- 7th Avenue and Western Canal
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
Various Locations
Council Districts: 4, 6 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.