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Resolution Approving Appraisal in the Amount of $17,000 and Authorizing Purchase of Property Located at 3223 Battleground Avenue for the Battleground/Westridge Intersection Improvement Project
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 4
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Partrick, 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department is in the process of acquiring right of way and easements for the Battleground/Westridge Intersection Improvement Project. City Council approval is requested for the purchase of this property.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Department of Transportation has approved Roadway Intersection and Sidewalk Improvement on Battleground Avenue and Westridge Road with construction beginning in 2017. This project will improve the roadway intersection for better traffic flow and improve pedestrian walkways.
The subject property is located at 3223 Battleground Avenue, parcel #0036434. This property is owned by BWN Investments, LLC. The portion of property to be acquired was appraised by Steven C. Randall of Foster Appraisal Services, Inc. and was valued at $17,000. The owner has agreed to accept the appraised value.
The property is zoned C-M (Commercial Medium). The required Proposed Margin Taking acquisition is an area of 429 Sq. Ft. (.009 acre). The required Temporary Construction Easement acquisition is an area of 1,096 Sq. Ft. (.02 acre). The Permanent Drainage Easement acquisition is an area of 374 Sq. Ft. (.008 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $17,000 for this purchase is budgeted in Account #220-4588-01.6012 Activity # A12084.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department recommends the approval of this acquisition.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by t...
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