DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Downtown Streets Reconstruction Project for intersection improvements at the junction of San Pedro, North Main, Navarro, Buffalo Run, Camden and Soledad.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following ordinances allowing for the acquisition of property from three parcels for downtown intersection improvements at the junction of San Pedro, North Main, Navarro, Buffalo Run, Camden and Soledad, a 2012 General Obligation Bond funded project located in Council District 1.
A) An ordinance authorizing the acquisition, through negotiation or condemnation of interests in approximately 0.138 acres of privately-owned real property in NCB 789, Lots 11 and 12, and declaring it to be a public use project for and authorizing up to $450,000.00 payable to the selected title company, for land, litigation expenses and associated title fees.
B) An ordinance authorizing the closure, vacation, and abandonment and transfer of approximately 0.171 acres of public right of way consisting of portions of Jackson Street, Buffalo Run, and N. Main Ave in NCB 789.
C) An ordinance authorizing an aerial easement for the property described as 0.0045 acre tract out of NCB 789, called Parcel II, to be conveyed to American Payroll Institute Properties Inc. so that a portion of a parking garage may be constructed over the sidewalk along the west side of San Pedro Ave.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2012 - 2017 General Obligation Bond provides $40 million for the Downtown Streets Reconstruction Project. The full reconstruction of the intersection at the junction of San Pedro, North Main, Navarro, Buffalo Run, Camden and Soledad, is one of the five areas included in Downtown Streets Reconstruction project. The intersection design consists of a roundabout which allows more movements; improves navigation; removes angle accidents;...
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