PRESENTER: Presenter
Matthew Eckmann, Assistant Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an expenditure of up to $353,395.00 with Cobb, Fendley & Associates for right-of-way acquisition services as part of the Barbarosa Road/Saur Lane Project.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Districts 5 and 3
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Barbarosa Road/Saur Lane Reconstruction Project 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 and a shared use path.
ISSUE:
In order to accomplish this project, it is necessary to acquire right-of-way and utility easements from approximately 19 parcels. The City is contracted with Cobb, Fendley & Associates to provide right-of-way acquisition services and they have been requested to provide these services for this Barbarosa Road/Saur Lane project.
The expenditure shall be utilized for Cobb, Fendley & Associates fees 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
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements as well as consultant fees are incorporated in the project budget utilizing 2023 bond funding.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the expenditure.