PRESENTER: Presenter
Matthew Eckmann, Assistant Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an expenditure with Cobb, Fendley & Associates for right-of-way acquisition services as part of the Common Street Improvements Project.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Transportation and Capital Improvements
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Common Street Improvements Project is one of the approved projects in Proposition A of the 2023 Bond Program. The project will improve the current roadway to a four-lane road with sidewalks and the addition of medians, left turn lanes, and two-way left turn lanes.
ISSUE:
In order to accomplish this project, it is necessary to acquire right-of-way, drainage easements, utility easements and temporary construction easements from approximately 62 parcels. The City issued an on-call contracted with Cobb, Fendley & Associates in January 2024 to provide right-of-way acquisition services. Staff is asking that Cobb, Fendley & Associates provide the right-of-way services for this project with an estimated cost of up to $361,585.00.
The expenditures will cover the firm’s professional services as well as pass-through expenses for appraisal related services.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements, as well as consultant fees, are incorporated in the project budgets for the 2023 Bond.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this expenditure.