| ITEM #: 7. DATE: 05/19/2025 AI #:2603 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | AUTHORIZATION FOR ACQUISITIONS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NEEDED FOR CIP #42026 - ESTRELLA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM VINEYARD AVENUE TO MC85 |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Kimberly Romero, Real Estate Supervisor |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
David Jossund, Senior Project Manager
SUMMARY
Approval of this item will authorize the acquisition of land rights within the project corridor necessary for the completion of CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway Improvements project from Vineyard Avenue to MC 85.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2465 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NEEDED FOR THE ESTRELLA PARKWAY VINEYARD AVENUE TO MC85 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT . (Kimberly Romero, Real Estate Supervisor)
FISCAL IMPACT
CIP #42026 is included in the FY2025 budget in the amount of $15,865,000. The land component is expected to be $10,018,000 and will be used to pay compensation for (i) the land rights required for the project; (ii) payment for personal property improvements, including crops that may be impacted by the project; (iii) payment of costs to cure; and (iv) transaction-related costs such as title reports, appraisals, appraisal reviews, escrow closing costs, title insurance and legal fees of outside counsel and litigation guarantee reports, if eminent domain is required.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
On June 22, 2020 (2020-6897), Council approved Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project in the adoption of Resolution No. 2020-2036 Determining and Adopting the Final Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the city of Goodyear for FY2021.
On September 26, 2022 (AI-1100), Council authorized the expenditure of funds for design services up to $3,700,000 for CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project.
On February 27, 2023 (AI-1309), Council authorized the expenditure of funds for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Pre-Construction services up to $562,600 for CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project.
On September 18, 2023 (AI-1581), the Engineering Department (Engineering) provided an update on the CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 Improvements project, recommending the scope of work to change from a 4-lane road design (2 lanes / raised median / 2 lanes) to a 6-lane bridge/road design as early as 2033, depending on the pace of development.
On February 12, 2024 (AI-1903), Council authorized the expenditure of funds for design services up to $5,500,000 for CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project.
On September 26, 2022 (AI-1100), Council authorized the expenditure of funds for design services up to $3,700,000 for CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project.
On February 27, 2023 (AI-1309), Council authorized the expenditure of funds for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Pre-Construction services up to $562,600 for CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project.
On September 18, 2023 (AI-1581), the Engineering Department (Engineering) provided an update on the CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 Improvements project, recommending the scope of work to change from a 4-lane road design (2 lanes / raised median / 2 lanes) to a 6-lane bridge/road design as early as 2033, depending on the pace of development.
On February 12, 2024 (AI-1903), Council authorized the expenditure of funds for design services up to $5,500,000 for CIP #42026 - Estrella Parkway, Vineyard Avenue to MC85 (Estrella Bridge) Improvements project.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Mayor and Council of the city of Goodyear previously approved CIP #42026 Estrella Parkway Vineyard to MC 85 Improvements Project to improve and widen Estrella Parkway between Vineyard Avenue and MC85. The project will provide four additional lanes of travel and complete the improvements required for a scenic major arterial, including landscaping, landscape irrigation, conduit, and street lighting; provide traffic signals at the intersections of Estrella Parkway / Roeser Road and Estrella Parkway / Vineyard Road; widen the existing bridge over the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District (BWCDD) canal, provide a new southbound bridge over the BWCDD canal; expand the existing Gila River bridge to add a third northbound lane and a bike/pedestrian lane, provide a new three-lane southbound bridge over the Gila River with a bike/pedestrian lane, provide drainage improvements; and install intelligent transportation system (ITS) infrastructure. The project will also complete the improvements required for a scenic major arterial as set forth in the City's Transportation Master Plan to improve the traffic flow and safety for the northbound and southbound traffic on Estrella Parkway and to provide accessibility for bicycles and pedestrians.
The project impacts 19 parcels located through the project corridor. A description and depiction of the impacted parcels are provided attached as Exhibit A to Resolution 2025-2465. Engineering staff and the design consultant have worked diligently to develop a cost-effective design that minimizes the impact to affected property owners, while achieving the goals of the project as described above. Based on current 60% design plans, the City will acquire 155,785 square feet of right-of-way, 247,591 square feet of perpetual easements and 453,728 square feet of temporary construction easements. Although the square footage can increase or decrease as the plans for the project are further refined, Engineering staff does not anticipate any changes.
Project construction cannot commence until all the necessary real and personal property interests are acquired. The legal descriptions for the required easements have been completed, and the design plans have reached a stage that enables staff to clearly identify the required property interests to be acquired. Obtaining Council authorization allows staff to move forward with the acquisition of the necessary real and personal property rights from the impacted owners.
Accordingly, City staff is recommending Council adopt Resolution 2025-2465 authorizing and directing City staff to acquire, by dedication, donation, purchase, or the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the real and personal property interests needed for the completion of the project from the owners of the properties identified on Exhibit A. Resolution 2025-2465 is included as Attachment A.
The project impacts 19 parcels located through the project corridor. A description and depiction of the impacted parcels are provided attached as Exhibit A to Resolution 2025-2465. Engineering staff and the design consultant have worked diligently to develop a cost-effective design that minimizes the impact to affected property owners, while achieving the goals of the project as described above. Based on current 60% design plans, the City will acquire 155,785 square feet of right-of-way, 247,591 square feet of perpetual easements and 453,728 square feet of temporary construction easements. Although the square footage can increase or decrease as the plans for the project are further refined, Engineering staff does not anticipate any changes.
Project construction cannot commence until all the necessary real and personal property interests are acquired. The legal descriptions for the required easements have been completed, and the design plans have reached a stage that enables staff to clearly identify the required property interests to be acquired. Obtaining Council authorization allows staff to move forward with the acquisition of the necessary real and personal property rights from the impacted owners.
Accordingly, City staff is recommending Council adopt Resolution 2025-2465 authorizing and directing City staff to acquire, by dedication, donation, purchase, or the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the real and personal property interests needed for the completion of the project from the owners of the properties identified on Exhibit A. Resolution 2025-2465 is included as Attachment A.