PRESENTER: Presenter
Matthew Eckmann, Assistant Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way from two (2) parcels of land on Union Avenue as part of the Union Avenue Citywide Streets Project and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements and Public Works
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 5
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Union Avenue Rehabilitation Project was approved as part of the 2023 Bond Program Citywide Streets Improvements. This project proposes to rehabilitate existing street pavement, curbs and sidewalks. It will also enhance safety, improve pavement markings, signage and repair or address curb and sidewalk gaps. As part of this project, the City will need to acquire a small portion of two properties to make these improvements.
ISSUE:
Initial offers were sent to the affected property owners in April and Staff has been negotiating and has reached settlements with both property owners for the acquisition and of the right of way and damages for improvements on the property. Sec. 2-130 (4) of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances requires all property purchases to be approved by City Council.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
Identify and establish planning, capital, and operating funding to
support and maintain a well-connected transportation network serving
pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals, individuals
with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total costs associated with these acquisitions are not anticipated to exceed $20,000. The project budget includes funds to cover these costs.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of these acquisitions.