8.G.
City Council Draft Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 06/18/2019
- From:
- Charity Lee, Real Estate Manager
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance 2019-23: An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council authorizing the transfer of real property along Arizona Highway 180/Humphreys Street from Route 66 to Aspen Avenue to the Arizona Department of Transportation for right-of-way purposes; delegating authority and establishing an effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
At the June 18, 2019 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only (if approved above)
At the July 2nd, 2019 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-23
1) Read Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only (if approved above)
At the July 2nd, 2019 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2019-23 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-23
Executive Summary:
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is working with the City to mitigate the traffic congestion issues along Highway 180 and has requested the City transfer a portion of its property at 211 West Aspen Avenue from Route 66 to Aspen Avenue and transfer a portion of right-of-way adjacent to 175 W. Aspen Avenue and 100 N. Humphreys Street. This right-of-way was acquired in 2017 from the developers of the Marriott Residence Inn for the purpose of future dedication to ADOT in anticipation of the future widening of Humphreys Street.
Council's approval is contingent upon final construction plans remaining consistent with the Engineering Section's understanding of the project design and acceptable mitigation of impacts to drainage features and handicapped access as determined by the City Engineer. Contingent approval will aid in the delivery of the improvements by ADOT for next construction season.
Council's approval is contingent upon final construction plans remaining consistent with the Engineering Section's understanding of the project design and acceptable mitigation of impacts to drainage features and handicapped access as determined by the City Engineer. Contingent approval will aid in the delivery of the improvements by ADOT for next construction season.
Financial Impact:
The City paid the Marriott $150,000 for land adjacent to the Marriott (2,209 square feet x $67.90/sq.ft.) to accommodate the proposed widening of Humphreys Street.
The City land adjacent to City Hall needed to accommodate the proposed widening of Humphreys Street, has an estimated value of $203,712.09 (approximately 3,000 square feet x $67.90/sq.ft.).
The total estimated value of City property is $353,712.09.
The City land adjacent to City Hall needed to accommodate the proposed widening of Humphreys Street, has an estimated value of $203,712.09 (approximately 3,000 square feet x $67.90/sq.ft.).
The total estimated value of City property is $353,712.09.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes, February 2, 2016, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2016-03 authorizing the acquisition of certain real property adjacent to the Marriott Residence Inn site as a public right-of-way for the possible widening of Humphreys Street between Route 66 and Cherry Avenue.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Grant City property to ADOT for public right-of-way purposes to improve traffic congestion.
2) Do not grant City property to ADOT, and re-direct staff on how to improve traffic congestion along the Highway 180/Humphreys Street corridor.
3) Require ADOT to pay fair compensation for City property, which may have the effect of postponing the project.
2) Do not grant City property to ADOT, and re-direct staff on how to improve traffic congestion along the Highway 180/Humphreys Street corridor.
3) Require ADOT to pay fair compensation for City property, which may have the effect of postponing the project.
Background and History:
Highway 180/Humphreys Street is a heavily traveled corridor. The City of Flagstaff has received numerous complaints from the citizens about traffic congestion traveling northbound and southbound along the corridor. The City partnered with the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) to complete a Winter Traffic Study and the Milton Road Alternative Operations Analysis. Both studies noted the intersection of Highway 180 and Route 66 are a major contributor to traffic congestion. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is working with the City to mitigate these traffic congestion issues and has requested additional right-of-way from the City to construct a right turning lane to improve the flow of traffic.
Key Considerations:
Transferring the real property to ADOT allows for the widening of Hwy 180/Humphreys Street between Route 66 and Aspen Avenue which will help to mitigate traffic congestion in the area.
The Engineering Section will continue to work with ADOT to ensure that all impacts to City Hall and Wheeler Park are properly mitigated and the final improvements are consistent with those represented herewith.
The Engineering Section will continue to work with ADOT to ensure that all impacts to City Hall and Wheeler Park are properly mitigated and the final improvements are consistent with those represented herewith.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
None
Community Involvement:
Improve traffic congestion.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
Consult - The public was involved during the FMPO's Winter Traffic Study. The community also had an opportunity to make comment during the Council's approval of the Marriott's Development Agreement.