REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 28, 2016
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
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Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a portion of APN 505-080-22s, owned by John Robert Lawson and the Jonathan Smith Lawson 2503(3) Trust dated May 13, 1997, for the Veterans Boulevard project:
1. Approve the acquisition of 37,270 square feet of property owned by John Robert Lawson and the Jonathan Smith Lawson 2503(3) Trust dated May 13, 1997 in fee simple right-of-way for public street purposes, in the amount of $159,800 for the construction of Veterans Boulevard interchange over State Route 99 near Bullard Avenue and Golden State Boulevard. (Council District 2)
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 37,270 square feet of property owned by John Robert Lawson and the Jonathan Smith Lawson 2503(3) Trust dated May 13, 1997, in the amount of $159,800 for the construction of the Veterans Boulevard interchange over State Route 99 near Bullard Avenue and Golden State Boulevard 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), proposes to build a new interchange over 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 arterial roadway that will enhanc...
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