Title
Approval of Property Acquisitions and Utility Easements as Part of the Boulevard Road and 22nd Avenue Roundabout Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager's Recommendation:
Move to approve the Barlow, Clinton, JKF Properties, McLaine, Neal, Osborne, Saenz, Zeeb and City of Olympia property and easement acquisitions necessary to complete the Boulevard Road and 22nd Avenue Roundabout project, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary closing and easement documents related to the acquisitions.
Report
Issue:
The Boulevard Road and 22nd Avenue Roundabout project requires additional right-of-way and utility easements to complete the project.
Staff Contact:
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Olympia City Council adopted the Boulevard Road Corridor Study on April 18, 2006. The Study made several recommendations to improve safety along the Corridor. The roundabout at Boulevard Road and 22nd Avenue is one of those safety improvements. The City is on schedule to build the roundabout starting in 2014. Before construction can start, the right-of-way and utility easement acquisitions needs to be finished by this fall.
Staff has been negotiating with property owners for several months. The owners have accepted the City's offers and signed the right-of-way dedication deeds and utility easements.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Boulevard Road Study reflects the community's expectations for this major north-south corridor. Property acquisition consistent with this study is an important step in carrying out the project as planned to meet vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian needs.
We worked with all property owners in accordance with federal, state and City guidelines throughout the acquisition process. The parcels were evaluated by an independent licensed appraise...
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