City of San Antonio - File #: 15-3681

• File #: 15-3681
• Type: Real Property Acquisition
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 8/13/2015
• Posting Language: An Ordinance for the Mainland and Bandera Intersection Improvements Project authorizing the acquisition of approximately 3,603 square feet of privately owned real property, through negotiation or condemnation; declaring it be a public use project and authorizing expenditures not to exceed $100,000.00 to the selected title company, for land, relocation, litigation expenses and associated title fees, an Advanced Transportation District funded project located in Council District 7. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation & Capital Improvements]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/13/2015	1	City Council A Session	Motion to Approve	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.



COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 7


SUBJECT:

Acquisition: Real Property for Mainland and Bandera Intersection Improvements Project


SUMMARY:

An Ordinance for the Mainland and Bandera Intersection Improvements Project authorizing the acquisition of approximately 3,603 square feet of privately owned real property, through negotiation or condemnation; declaring it be a public use project and authorizing expenditures not to exceed $100,000.00 to the selected title company, for land, relocation, litigation expenses and associated title fees, an Advanced Transportation District funded project located in Council District 7.

Pursuant to enacted Texas Senate Bill 18 (SB "18"), this item requires City Council to initiate a motion authorizing the use of power of eminent domain, should it be needed.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Mainland and Bandera Intersection Improvements Project was included in the 5-year IMP adopted on October 1, 2013. This project was selected as part of IMP Minor Intersection Improvement Program and funded thru ATD Funds. The project includes adding a right turn lane, median installation, signal modifications, and ADA compliant sidewalks and wheelchair ramps. The intent of this project is to increase storage for vehicles turning right from Mainland Road onto Bandera Road. Currently, there is a backup of vehicles cueing to turn right from Mainland to Bandera. This project will provide a dual right-turn lane; thereby increasing capacity and decreasing some congestion at this intersection. Construction is anticipated to commence in Fall 2015 and estimated to be completed in Fall 2016.

This Project requires the acquisition of four parcels of privately-owned real property by negotiation or condemnation for the construction of the Mainland and Bandera Intersection Improvements Project. Currently two of the...