Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4089 - meckmann@nbtexas.org@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of acquisition funds in the amount of $750,000 for purchasing right-of-way and temporary construction easements on the Solms/Morningside/Rueckle Road Reconstruction Project.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Solms/Morningside/Rueckle Road Reconstruction Project is one of the approved Proposition One projects included in the 2013 Bond Program, which will include Sidewalks, Roadway and Drainage Improvements along Morningside Drive, Solms Road and Rueckle Road.
On October 28, 2013 City Council approved a contract with HDR, Inc. to provide right of-way services to the City for the 2013 Bond Projects. On April 11, 2016 Council Approved a task order for HDR, Inc. to acquire the necessary parcels for the Solms/Morningside Rueckle Road Reconstruction Project.
As a part of this project, a number of right-of-way parcels and temporary construction easements are being acquired by the City. Initial offers will be extended to the 112 Property Owners in the total amount of approximately $500,000.00. In addition to the offers that will be extended to the Landowners, a contingency amount of $250,000.00 is also requested to cover necessary Title Closing expenses and approved counteroffers.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Expenditures associated with right-of-way acquisition are a component of the Solms/Morningside/Rueckle Road Reconstruction Project. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to approve the acquisition funds as described above.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of acquisition funds for the Solms/Morningside/Rueckle Road Reconstruction Project.