10.C.
City Council Meeting - DRAFT
- Meeting Date:
- 03/22/2016
- From:
- Randy Whitaker, Project Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-10: An ordinance authorizing the acquisition and dedication of certain real property as a public right-of-way for the construction of permanent ADA ramps associated with the crosswalks on Fourth Street at Third Avenue and at Dortha Ave. (Acquisition of property for ADA ramps on Fourth Street Project)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
At the March 22, 2016 City Council Meeting
1) Read Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the first time (if approved above)
At the April 5, 2016 City Council Meeting
3) Read Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the final time (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-10 Read Ordinance
1) Read Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the first time (if approved above)
At the April 5, 2016 City Council Meeting
3) Read Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2016-10 by title only for the final time (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-10 Read Ordinance
Executive Summary:
This property acquisition will allow for the construction of two (2) pedestrian ramps on the east side of Fourth Street at Third Avenue and at Dortha Ave to replace the temporary ramps that are currently in place . The title reports and appraisals have been ordered and staff is in contact with the property owners.
Financial Impact:
There is approximately 570 combined square-feet of fee title property and a temporary construction easement that will need to be acquired from two (2) separate parcels.
There is $412,060 in the FY15/16 Transportation Tax Program budget (account 040-05-112-3313-6) that has been used for the construction of the crosswalks and temporary pedestrian ramps. As of January 2016 approximately $250,000 has been encumbered and expended. This account will also be used for the property acquisition.
There is $412,060 in the FY15/16 Transportation Tax Program budget (account 040-05-112-3313-6) that has been used for the construction of the crosswalks and temporary pedestrian ramps. As of January 2016 approximately $250,000 has been encumbered and expended. This account will also be used for the property acquisition.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
This item was discussed at the September 29, 2015 Council work session.
Options and Alternatives:
Approval of the ordinance will allow for the installation of permanent pedestrian ramps.
Rejection of the ordinance will not allow the City to acquire the necessary property rights needed to construct the permanent pedestrian ramps.
Rejection of the ordinance will not allow the City to acquire the necessary property rights needed to construct the permanent pedestrian ramps.
Background/History:
The project has been in development since 2009 with a study led by the consultant, Otak Incorporated.
On April 15, 2014 the results were presented to City Council and direction was given to provide two (2) pedestrian crosswalks. Staff was also directed by council to talk with property owners regarding a sidewalk on the east side of Fourth Street and develop a study for the Sixth/Seventh Avenue traffic coordination.
In the summer of 2014 temporary crosswalks were placed on Fourth Street at Third Avenue and at Dortha Ave. Pre-crosswalk installation and post-crosswalk pedestrian counts were taken along Fourth Street. The decision was made to place permanent crosswalks at the temporary locations.
At a September 29, 2015 Council Work Session it was discussed that property acquisition would be required for the permanent ramps on the east side of Fourth Street. Staff was directed to proceed with the acquisition of the property required for ADA compliant ramps.
On April 15, 2014 the results were presented to City Council and direction was given to provide two (2) pedestrian crosswalks. Staff was also directed by council to talk with property owners regarding a sidewalk on the east side of Fourth Street and develop a study for the Sixth/Seventh Avenue traffic coordination.
In the summer of 2014 temporary crosswalks were placed on Fourth Street at Third Avenue and at Dortha Ave. Pre-crosswalk installation and post-crosswalk pedestrian counts were taken along Fourth Street. The decision was made to place permanent crosswalks at the temporary locations.
At a September 29, 2015 Council Work Session it was discussed that property acquisition would be required for the permanent ramps on the east side of Fourth Street. Staff was directed to proceed with the acquisition of the property required for ADA compliant ramps.
Key Considerations:
The crosswalks have been constructed and temporary ramps placed at both locations. The clouded areas on the attached ramp drawing will be the location of the permanent ramps. At Third Avenue the City will move a driveway south approximately 20-feet which will require the temporary construction easement.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
None.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Allows for installation of permanent ramps for the crosswalks on Fourth Street to replace the temporary ramps.
Community Involvement:
Inform: A Fourth Street open house was held on November 19, 2015 at 11:00 and 6:00 at the Aquaplex. There were no objections to crosswalks and pedestrian ramps on Fourth Street by the visitors to the open house.