REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 2015
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
SUBJECTS
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Actions related to the:
1. Acquisition of right-of-way for public street purposes from property owned by Jose Garcia in amount of $15,800 for the construction of Roy Avenue and Almy Avenue street improvements near Fig Avenue (Council District 3)
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction as delegated by City Manager
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve acquisition of right-of-way for public street purposes from property owned by Jose Garcia in the amount of $15,800.
2. Authorizes the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction as delegated by City Manager.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno has been awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to improve Roy Avenue, Almy Avenue, and Clara Avenue near Fig Avenue. Additional street right-of-way is needed on the east side of Clara Avenue at the intersection of Almy Avenue to install sidewalks and a handicap ramp. The Real Estate Division contacted the land owner and negotiated a purchase price of $15,800 for the additional right-of-way. Staff recommends that the City Council approves the acquisition, and designates the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents to compete the transaction.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department is preparing plans for improvements to Almy Street and Roy Street near the in...
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