REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: 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
CATHY RODRIGUEZ, Senior Real Estate Agent
Public Works Department, Real Estate Services Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the acquisition of 61,246 square feet of property owned by Ramon and Cecilia Echeveste (Council District 2):
1. Approve the acquisition of 61,246 square feet of property (APN 504-081-16S) owned by Ramon and Cecilia Echeveste, in the amount of $168,427.00 for the future Veterans Boulevard project.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the acquisition of 61,246 square feet of easement from property (APN: 504-081-16S) owned by Ramon and Cecilia Echeveste, in the amount of $168,427.00, to use as right-of-way for the construction of the Veterans Boulevard Interchange project and 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 new city super arterial roadway that will enhance the local circulation network. The City needs to acquire 61,246 square feet of easement to be able to develop the roadway as part of the Veterans Interchange project. The property owner(s) has agreed to the appraised value of $168,427.00 for the 61,246 square feet of easement.
BACKGROUND
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