Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-20:  An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council authorizing the acquisition of approximately .082 acres of real property located at 424 East Butler Avenue, Coconino County Assessor Parcel Number 104-01-023, for the Lone Tree Overpass Project, providing for delegation of authority; and establishing an effective date.
 

Adoption of this ordinance will authorize the acquisition of approximately .082 acres (3,588 square feet) of real property located at 424 East Butler Avenue, Coconino County Assessor Parcel Number 104-01-023, for Lone Tree Overpass project.  The lot is located on the northwest corner of Butler Avenue and Colorado Street and has an existing single-family home.  The property owner recently approached the City and asked whether the City would be interested in purchasing the subject property.

The final Real Estate Purchase Contract and the purchase price will be subject to future Council approval. City staff will obtain an appraisal of the property.

In November of 2018, Flagstaff voters passed Proposition 420, a tax dedicated to paying for the costs of a Lone Tree Railroad Overpass from Butler Avenue to Route 66, along with related pedestrian, bicycle, and street connections.

The City of Flagstaff has programmed funding for the Lone Tree Overpass Project in its 5-year Capital Improvement Program.

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Completion of the Lone Tree Overpass project advances  goals to alleviate congestion along Milton Road, the primary north-south corridor. The project will contribute to the roadway capacity needed for existing and future conditions, establish a grade separated crossing of the BNSF, provide greater viability to existing and future businesses and link to J.W. Powell Boulevard in connection with the City of Lone Tree Comprehensive Plan.

In 2006 the Flagstaff City Council adopted the Lone Tree Corridor Study which provided 15% conceptual plans for the entire corridor.  In 2010, the City Council adopted the Lone Tree Overpass study which provided 30% plans for the overpass.  In 2018 the City Council placed Proposition 420 on the ballot, which funds the design and construction of the Lone Tree Overpass.  On June 17, 2020, the City Council adopted the 2020-21 budget which includes funding for Lone Tree Overpass in the Capital Improvement Program.
 

1. Adopt the ordinance to authorize acquisition; or
2. Do not adopt the ordinance, and purchase the property at a later date.

 

The property owner recently approached the City and asked whether the City would be interested in purchasing the subject property. The property was identified in the 2010 Lone Tree Overpass study as necessary for acquisition. 

The Flagstaff voters approved funding to design and construct the Lone Tree Overpass, based on the 2010 study.  Acquisition of the subject property is required to construct the project.

The Lone Tree Overpass Project will provide a new entry in to downtown Flagstaff, provide enhanced regional mobility, and improve community and local circulation.  The project will enhance the multi-modal initiatives of the community, including inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transit opportunities. 

Capital Engineering is preparing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSOQ) to retain a professional consultant team to complete final design and construction plans.  The scope of services will include a public participation plan to engage the community in design and operational input.  The project team has also discussed a specific task to assess the projects impact to the Southside neighborhood and mitigation strategies.