Consent 1.H.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/14/2009
- TITLE
- Acceptance of Deed and Easements from Montana Department of Transportation for Intersection of 13th Avenue and Parkhill Drive
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is reconstructing the intersection of 13th Avenue and Parkhill Drive. The new alignment of the intersection required the acquisition of additional land on the northeast and southwest legs of the intersection. The MDT acquired the land in the name of the City of Billings due to the fact that the existing roadway is all owned by the City. The City needs to accept the land before the construction can be started. Parcels 6 and 7 were acquired by a Highway Easement because acquisition by deed would have created non-compliant lots with their subdivision regulations. Parcel 8 was acquired by a Bargain and Sale Deed.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
• Accept the Sale Deed for Parcel 8 and Highway Easements for Parcels 6 and 7; or
• Do not accept the Sale Deed for Parcel 8 and Highway Easements for Parcels 6 and 7.
• Accept the Sale Deed for Parcel 8 and Highway Easements for Parcels 6 and 7; or
• Do not accept the Sale Deed for Parcel 8 and Highway Easements for Parcels 6 and 7.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the City with acceptance of these documents. The MDT is acquiring the land in the City's name at no cost to the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council accept the deed for Parcel 8 and easements for Parcels 6 and 7.