| ITEM #: 4. DATE: 05/04/2026 AI #:3293 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITIONS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NEEDED FOR THE MC85 AND LITCHFIELD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP #42090) |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Kimberly Romero, Real Estate Supervisor |
SUMMARY
Approval of this item will authorize the acquisition of land rights within the project corridor necessary for the completion of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #42090 MC85 and Litchfield Road Intersection Improvement Project.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2520 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NEEDED FOR THE MC85 AND LITCHFIELD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (Kimberly Romero, Real Estate Supervisor)
FISCAL IMPACT
CIP #42090 is included in the fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget. The budget for the land component is $125,000, and will be used to pay compensation for (i) the land rights required for the project; (ii) payment for personal property improvements that may be impacted by the project, which includes costs to cure; and (iii) transaction-related costs such as title reports, appraisals, appraisal reviews, escrow closing costs, partial release fees, right of entry, title insurance and legal fees of outside counsel and litigation guarantee reports, if eminent domain is required. Based on the appraisal the city obtained, the estimated fair market value of the real and personal property interests to be acquired is $63,000.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
At the June 10, 2024, Regular Council Meeting, Council authorized the expenditure of funds for design services up to $287,000 and land expenses up to $630,000 for the Litchfield Road and MC 85 Intersection Improvements (CIP #42090) in the Capital Improvement Plan in the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-2381 Determining and Adopting the Final Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures for the city of Goodyear for FY2025.
At the June 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, Council approved the expenditure of funds for design services, up to $484,800, and land expenses, up to $125,000, for the Litchfield Road & MC 85: Intersection Improvement (CIP #42084 – #42090) in the Capital Improvement Plan in the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-2475 Determining and Adopting the Final Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures for the city of Goodyear for FY2025.
At the June 9, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, Council approved the expenditure of funds for design services, up to $484,800, and land expenses, up to $125,000, for the Litchfield Road & MC 85: Intersection Improvement (CIP #42084 – #42090) in the Capital Improvement Plan in the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-2475 Determining and Adopting the Final Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures for the city of Goodyear for FY2025.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Council previously approved MC85 and Litchfield Road Intersection Improvement Project (CIP #42090) to reconstruct the Litchfield Road & MC 85 traffic signal for ADA compliance, including sidewalk, curb, gutter, and pavement improvements.
The project impacts two parcels located within the project corridor. One parcel is located within the city of Goodyear while the other is located within the city of Avondale. A description of the real and personal property interests required within both parcels and general depiction of the location of the real property interests are included as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-2520 (Attachment A). 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 need to (i) acquire a permanent easement for right of way and utility improvements and a temporary construction and access easement within the parcel located within the city of Avondale and will need to pay for any personal property located within the easement areas that will be impacted by the construction of the Project Improvements; and (ii) the city will need to acquire a temporary construction and access easement within the parcel located within the city of Goodyear and will need to pay for any personal property located within the easement area that will be impacted by the construction of the Project Improvements.
If city staff is not able to acquire the real and personal property interests within the property located in the city of Avondale needed for the completion of the Project Improvements by dedication, donation, or purchase within a reasonable period of time, the city will need to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the city of Avondale to assist with the acquisitions of the real and property interests located within Avondale’s jurisdiction.
Project construction cannot commence until all the necessary real and personal property interests are acquired. 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 No. 2026-2520 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 Improvements from the owner of the property located within the city of Goodyear identified on Exhibit A attached to Resolution No. 2026-2520 and to acquire by dedication, donation, or purchase the real and personal property interests needed for the completion of the Project Improvements from the owner of the property located within the city of Avondale identified on Exhibit A.
The project impacts two parcels located within the project corridor. One parcel is located within the city of Goodyear while the other is located within the city of Avondale. A description of the real and personal property interests required within both parcels and general depiction of the location of the real property interests are included as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-2520 (Attachment A). 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 need to (i) acquire a permanent easement for right of way and utility improvements and a temporary construction and access easement within the parcel located within the city of Avondale and will need to pay for any personal property located within the easement areas that will be impacted by the construction of the Project Improvements; and (ii) the city will need to acquire a temporary construction and access easement within the parcel located within the city of Goodyear and will need to pay for any personal property located within the easement area that will be impacted by the construction of the Project Improvements.
If city staff is not able to acquire the real and personal property interests within the property located in the city of Avondale needed for the completion of the Project Improvements by dedication, donation, or purchase within a reasonable period of time, the city will need to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the city of Avondale to assist with the acquisitions of the real and property interests located within Avondale’s jurisdiction.
Project construction cannot commence until all the necessary real and personal property interests are acquired. 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 No. 2026-2520 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 Improvements from the owner of the property located within the city of Goodyear identified on Exhibit A attached to Resolution No. 2026-2520 and to acquire by dedication, donation, or purchase the real and personal property interests needed for the completion of the Project Improvements from the owner of the property located within the city of Avondale identified on Exhibit A.