PRESENTER: Presenter
Matthew Eckmann, Assistant Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an expenditure of up to $1,300,000 for the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way and easements as part of the Common Street Project and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Transportation and Construction Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Districts 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Common Street Reconstruction Project from Loop 337 to FM 306 is one of the approved projects in Proposition A of the City of New Braunfels 2023 Bond Program. The project will improve the current roadway to four lanes, improve drainage infrastructure, provide intersection enhancements and provide for sidewalks.
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 is contracted with Cobb Fendley to provide right-of-way acquisition services for this project. Appraisals have been obtained and initial offers have been sent to property owners.
The expenditure shall be utilized for the purchase of right-of-way, public utility easements, drainage easements and temporary construction easements along with any damages for improvements (fencing, landscaping, etc) that will be affected by the acquisition.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements are incorporated in the project budget utilizing 2023 bond funding.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the expenditure and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents.