REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
JASON A. CAMIT, PLS, Chief Surveyor
Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Right of Way Section
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution Number 2017-332 and ordering the vacation of a portion of North Carnegie Avenue, between West Bullard Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad (Subject to Mayor's Veto) (Council District 2)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution Number 2017-332 and order the vacation of a portion of North Carnegie Avenue, between West Bullard Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Public Works Department requested the vacation of a portion of North Carnegie Avenue, between West Bullard Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad as a part of the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project. On December 7, 2017, a public hearing was held and Resolution Number 2017-332 was adopted by City Council. This resolution was never recorded because the conditions of approval were not satisfied. Through coordination with the adjacent business owner and Council District 2, the street design for this area has been revised and therefore the limits of the street vacation, as shown on Resolution Number 2017-332, need to be revised. The proposed resolution will rescind Resolution Number 2017-332 and adopt a new resolution showing the revised public street vacation limits.
BACKGROUND
The Veterans Boulevard/State Route 99 Interchange and Extension Project is constructing public street and trail improvements on the approved Veterans Boulevard alignment between West Herndon Avenue and West Shaw Avenue. The new roadway will have six travel lanes, a Class I bicycle lane/pedestrian trail on one side, Class II bicycle lanes on both sides and will include the construction of ...
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