REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 31, 2014
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
CRAIG L. HANSEN, Supervising Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
BY: PETE CALDWELL, Senior Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
SUBJECT
Title
Acquisition of a 2.46-acre parcel located at 6135 N. Golden State Boulevard to use as right-of-way for the construction of Veterans Boulevard Overcrossing (Council District 2)
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the acquisition of property owned by George Dakovich and Son, Inc., for $930,000 to be used as right of way for Veterans Boulevard and also authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to build a new interchange on State Route 99 plus supporting roadway improvements in northwest Fresno. The improvements will add a new interchange to State Route 99 between Shaw Avenue and Herndon Avenue as well as a new city super arterial roadway that will enhance the local circulation network. The City needs to acquire a 2.46 acre parcel that belongs to a construction company, George Dakovich and Son, Inc. to be able to develop the roadway. The property owner(s) have agreed to the negotiated settlement of $930,000 for the full acquisition of this property, including an office building, a warehouse and three storage buildings.
BACKGROUND
Veterans Boulevard, originally referred to as the Herndon-Grantland Diagonal, was part of the 1984 General Plan and is a planned six-lane super arterial in the 2025 General Plan. The interchange concept was refined in 1986 with a feasibility study...
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