Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-18: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, authorizing the exchange of real property of substantially equal value with property owners, Gary G. and Mary Eileen Hundelt; providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date; and

Consideration and Approval of Purchase Agreement with Gary G. and Mary Eileen Hundelt.
 

This ordinance authorizes the exchange of real property of Substantially equal value: City remnant parcels originally acquired for the Lone Tree Overpass Project will be exchanged for real property interest needed for the same Project from Gary G., and Mary Eileen Hundelt. The exchange provides the following benefits to the City: 

1. Disposes of remnant land no longer needed by City
2. Offsets the cost to acquire real property interests from Gary G., and Mary Eileen Hundelt
3. Returns remnant land back to tax base

The remnant properties were evaluated by the Housing Section as per Resolution 2022-52, and it was determined that the remnants are too small to be utilized as stand alone parcels for affordable housing. Additionally, City staff attending and internal property and development team meeting, representing multiple City divisions, did not identify any opposition to the exchange.

City Council is also being asked to consider approval of a Purchase Agreement, which includes terms and conditions of the exchange. The Purchase Agreement is attached to this staff report. The City will be paid $409.00.  The City will pay escrow fees and expenses. City also commits to ensuring continued property access as part of the Lone Tree Overpass Project.

The Lone Tree Overpass Project (north of Butler Avenue) is currently budgeted in FY2021-2022 in the amount of $8,686,681 in the Transportation Fund, Account Number 047-05-112-3054-6. The Lone Tree Corridor Project (south of Butler Avenue) is currently budgeted in FY2021-2022 in the amount of $250,000 in the Transportation Fund, Account Number 048-05-118-3495-6. Both funds will be utilized to complete the attached Project scope from Route 66 to Sawmill Road.
The areas to be exchanged have been valued at substantially equal value. 

Gary G. Hundelt and Mary Eileen Hundelt agree to sell to the City of Flagstaff 282 square feet of fee in the amount of $11,421.00. (as shown on exhibit A)
2. As part of this Agreement the City of Flagstaff agrees to exchange to Gary G. Hundelt and Mary Eileen Hundelt 1,183 square feet of fee in the amount of $11,830.00. (as shown on exhibit B)
Fee 104-01-024 Exhibit A 282 sq/ft @ 40.50 sq/ft $11,421.00
Fee 104-01-023 Exhibit B 1,183 sq/ft @ $10.00 sq/ft - $ 11,830.00
Total to be paid to the City of Flagstaff $ 409.00

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On May 16, 2023 Council approved Ordinance 2023-13 authorizing acquisition of this property, including others for the Lone Tree Overpass Project.

1. Retain City remnant parcels, and pay full appraised value for real property interests needed from Gary G. and Mary Eileen Hundelt.
2. Dispose or use City remnant parcels at a later date.

The Lone Tree Overpass has been a planned project for over a decade in the Flagstaff community. The Lone Tree Overpass Study, which evaluated conceptual design options for the bridge was completed in 2010. The goal of the project is to provide better connectivity for our transportation network and provide a grade-separated crossing which increases safety and convenience for commuters.

The Overpass also coordinates with the future planned improvements of the Lone Tree Corridor reconstruction which was studied in a report completed in 2006. The Lone Tree Corridor and Overpass serves to connect the southern area of town with the Route 66 corridor and provides a option that reduces congestion on other roadway corridors.

A portion of the Lone Tree Corridor from Sawmill Road to Butler Avenue is included in this Overpass design. This section of the corridor was included at this time to provide a coordinated improvement north and south of the Butler Avenue Intersection.

In November 2018, the Flagstaff voters approved a ballot measure to fund the Overpass (Proposition 420) and a separate ballot measure to fund the Corridor Improvements (Proposition 419). Both propositions passed.

On August 21, 2020, the City issued a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RSOQ) from Arizona Registered Contractors for a  Design-Builder to provide design and construction services for the Overpass.

On September 24, 2020, the City received four responses to the Request for Statements of Qualifications (RSOQ). Upon the completion of the evaluation process,  Ames was determined to be the most qualified Design-Builder to perform the work.

On February 2, 2021, City Council awarded the Design-Build Services Agreement for Phase I of the project development to Ames Construction. 

On July 6, 2021, Council passed Ordinance 2021-15, authorizing acquisition of real property for the Project.

       Safe and Healthy Community

• Foster a safe, secure, and healthy community.
• Ensure the built environment is safe through the use of consistent standards, rules and regulations, and land use practices.

• Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes.

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