Title
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Property Located at 5916 West Friendly Avenue from the New Garden Cemetery Association, Inc. in the Amount of $21,500, for the New Garden Road Sidewalk Project
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 5
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell: 336-373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Kallam: 336-373-2302
PURPOSE:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department is in the process of purchasing right of way and easements for the New Garden Road Sidewalk Project. City Council approval is requested for the purchase of this property.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Department of Transportation has approved the New Garden Road Sidewalk Project. The main purpose of the project is to provide pedestrians with a safe route along New Garden Road, connecting existing sidewalks to West Friendly Avenue.
The subject property is located at 5916 West Friendly Avenue, parcel #0075085. This property is owned by New Garden Cemetery Association, Inc The portion of property to be purchased was appraised by Dick Foster of Foster Appraisal Services, Inc. and was valued at $18,875. The owner has agreed to accept $21,500.
The property is zoned PI (Public Institution). The required Proposed Margin Taking purchase is an area of 2,163 Sq. Ft. (.05 acre). The required Temporary Construction Easement purchase is an area of 2,035 Sq. Ft. (.046 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $21,500 for this purchase is budgeted in the Street and Sidewalk Capital Project Fund, Account #401-4565-01.6012, Activity #A16084.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department recommends the approval of this purchase.