12.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 07/05/2022
- From:
- Bryce Doty, Real Estate Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-35: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, authorizing condemnation of real property for the Lone Tree Overpass project; providing for delegation of authority, and establishing an effective date
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2022-35 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-35 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-35 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-35
Executive Summary:
City staff has entered negotiations for the acquisition in fee simple two properties and the relocation of the businesses for the Lone Tree Overpass Project according to the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970--the property located at 510 E. Brannen Avenue and the property located at 633 E. Brannen Avenue. These negotiations are ongoing and will continue; however, the project timeline may require immediate possession of these parcels prior to successful negotiations. This resolution authorizes staff to file condemnation proceedings to acquire the properties.
Financial Impact:
The acquisitions will be funded by the Lone Tree Overpass Project Capital Improvements FY2021-2022 budget of $8,686,681 (Account No. 047-10-112-3054-6-4421)
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Safe and Healthy Community -
Regional Plan
- 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.
- Advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff.
- Deliver outstanding services to residents through a healthy, well maintained infrastructure system.
- Utilize existing long-range plans that identify the community's future infrastructure needs and all associated costs.
- Identify smart traffic management, multi modal transportation, and alternative energy opportunities.
- Implement sustainable building practices and alternative energy and transportation options.
- Implement, maintain and further the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
- Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
A previous City Council reviewed options for the Lone Tree Overpass bond proposition and directed staff to prepare ballot language for a bond to be funded through secondary property tax in the 2018 election, which was passed by the Flagstaff voters.
On July 6th, 2021, Council approved Ordinance 2021-15 authorizing acquisition of these properties, including others for the Lone Tree Overpass Project.
On July 6th, 2021, Council approved Ordinance 2021-15 authorizing acquisition of these properties, including others for the Lone Tree Overpass Project.
Background and History:
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 congestion relief, connectivity for the City's transportation network, and a grade-separated crossing over the BNSF Railway corridor and the future Rio de Flag channel, which increases safety and convenience for multi-modal 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 an 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 voters were asked to approve a ballot measure to fund the overpass (Proposition 420) and a separate ballot measure to fund the corridor improvements (Proposition 419). Both propositions passed.
In the fall of 2020, Ames was selected by a six-member evaluation committee as the most qualified Design-Build service provider for the Project pursuant to the evaluation and ranking process per A.R.S. sec. 34-603.
On February 2, 2021, Council awarded the first design phase services agreement with Ames, and on September 7, 2021, Amendment 1 was approved.On January 18, 2022, the City Council awarded Amendment 2 to the original design phase agreement.
To date, the City has acquired three, full-parcel acquisitions for the project:
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 an 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 voters were asked to approve a ballot measure to fund the overpass (Proposition 420) and a separate ballot measure to fund the corridor improvements (Proposition 419). Both propositions passed.
In the fall of 2020, Ames was selected by a six-member evaluation committee as the most qualified Design-Build service provider for the Project pursuant to the evaluation and ranking process per A.R.S. sec. 34-603.
On February 2, 2021, Council awarded the first design phase services agreement with Ames, and on September 7, 2021, Amendment 1 was approved.On January 18, 2022, the City Council awarded Amendment 2 to the original design phase agreement.
To date, the City has acquired three, full-parcel acquisitions for the project:
- 424 Butler Ave
- 507-511 E. Brannen
- 3 S. Colorado