Title
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property of James and Linda Plummer for the East Cone Boulevard Extension Project
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Ted Partrick 373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
PURPOSE:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering & Inspections Department is in the process of acquiring right of way and easements for the East Cone Blvd. Extension Project. City Council approval is requested for the acquisition of this property.
BACKGROUND:
The Transportation Department has approved the extension of East Cone Boulevard to an extension of Nealtown Road. This project includes a 3,200 foot extension of Cone Boulevard and a 2,000 foot extension of Nealtown Road to their new intersection north of White Street. It also includes a new bridge over the North Buffalo Creek. Construction is anticipated to start in late 2014.
The subject properties are Parcels #0126515 and #0126514 at 2300 and 2308 White Elder Road, owned by James & Linda Plummer. The appraisal was completed by Tonya Brady of McNairy & Associates Appraisal Services. The appraised value is $34,617. Approval is requested for this acquisition of the right-of-way and easements on these properties for the negotiated amount of $39,810. The extent of the new, steep slopes on the property resulted in greater damage to the property and was considered in the increased cost to purchase it. This is true for all the parcels purchased from the Plummers on this project.
The zoning for the property is RS-30. The acquisitions needed are right-of-way of 71,403 Sq Ft (1.64 acre), permanent slope easement of 15,917 Sq Ft (.37 acre), permanent drainage maintenance utility easement of 11,736 Sq Ft (.27 acre), permanent drainage easement of 1,550 Sq Ft (0.04 acre), and temporary construction easement of 5,375 Sq Ft (.12 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $39,810 is available in account 401-4502-05.6012 for the acquisition of this property.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Property Management Section of the Engineering & Inspections Department recommends approval of the acquisition.