Title
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property Located at 3200 Battleground Avenue for the Battleground Westridge Intersection Improvement Project
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Kallam, 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 acquisition 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 3200 Battleground Avenue, parcel #0036514. This property is owned by Joseph E. Morris. The portion of property to be acquired was appraised by Steven C. Randall of Foster Appraisal Services, Inc. and was valued at $56,300. Through negotiation the owner has agreed to accept $68,131.
The property is zoned C-M (Commercial - Medium). The required Proposed Margin Taking acquisition is an area of 1,889 Sq. Ft. (.04 acre). The required Temporary Construction Easement acquisition is an area of 2,993 Sq. Ft. (.07 acre). The Permanent Slope Easement acquisition is an area of 480 Sq. Ft. (.01 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $68,131 for this acquisition is budgeted in North Carolina Department of Transportation Grant Street Improvements - U-5306 B 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.