REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2018
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, MCE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
FRANCISCO V. MAGOS II, PE, MBA, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Engineering Services
SUBJECT
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Approve the acquisition of 5,115 square feet of permanent easement from property owned by Jenco Farms, L.P., (APN 504-091-32 and 504-091-33) in the amount of $51,200 to widen West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the acquisition of 5,115 square feet of permanent easement from property owned by Jenco Farms, L.P., (APN 504-091-32 and 504-091-33) in the amount of $51,200, to use as right-of-way for the widening of West Herndon Avenue between North Riverside Drive and North Hayes Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The developers of El Paseo Shopping Center, John Allen Company, LLC, have requested City assistance to acquire necessary right-of-way from five parcels for public street easements and public utility easements. This right-of-way is necessary for the construction of the improvements which are required for the project, as set forth in the Development Agreement which the Council previously approved for the El Paseo project. John Allen Company deposited $220,000 to fund City staff costs as well as the value of the easements to be acquired.
BACKGROUND
John Allen Company has requested City assistance to acquire right-of-way from five properties along Herndon Avenue between North Riverside Drive and North Hayes Avenue. The developer is proceeding with the next phase of the El Paseo project, generally located to the south of the previously approved Phase 1 development between West Herndon Avenue and West Palo Alto Avenue. The Environme...
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