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May 18, 2009
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Agenda
Item No. 22 Roll
Call No. 09-
Communication No. 09-335 Submitted by:
Jeb E. Brewer, P.E., City Engineer |
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AGENDA
HEADING:
Resolution
establishing fair market value of property located at 2910 Merle Hay Road for
the Merle Hay Road and Urbandale Avenue Intersection Improvements Project.
SYNOPSIS:
Recommend
approval of fair market value. This
action establishes fair market value of property interests for the Merle Hay Road
and Urbandale Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. State law requires this action before the
City can proceed with an offer to purchase the necessary properties under the
threat of eminent domain. William Todd
and Monica Ann Davis are the titleholders of the residential property located
at 2910 Merle Hay Road. This property has
been appraised at $128,000 for a total fee acquisition. This action also authorizes payments for
relocation assistance in accordance with state and federal regulations.
FISCAL
IMPACT:
Amount: $128,000
plus closing costs and relocation assistance payments.
Funding Source: 2009-10 CIP, Street Improvements, Merle Hay
Road and Urbandale Avenue Intersection Improvements, Page Street Improvements –
24, STR235, G.O. Bonds
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
This project provides for the widening of the north
and south approaches on Merle Hay Road in order to provide left turn
lanes. The current pavement width of 49
feet will be widened to 65 feet. A
raised median will be installed on Merle Hay Road within the vicinity of the
intersection. New traffic signals with
back plates will also be installed, including north-south left turn
phasing. A ten-foot clear zone will be
established within the limits of the project.
On April 22, 2009, the City received authorization
from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) to commence acquisition of
all necessary property interests for this project. The property listed below has been appraised
by an independent appraiser, and the appraisal is being reviewed by IDOT.
William Todd and Monica Ann Davis are the owners of
the residential property located at 2910 Merle Hay Road, which has been
appraised at $128,000 for a total fee acquisition. This acquisition will require relocation of
the property owners and the owners will be eligible for additional relocation
payments.
PREVIOUS
COUNCIL ACTION(S):
Date:
March 23, 2009
Roll
Call Number: 09-454
Action: Authorization
to acquire the necessary right-of-way and easements for the Merle Hay Road and
Urbandale Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. (Council Communication No. 09-169) Moved by Hensley to
adopt. Motion Carried 5-2.
Date:
March 23, 2009
Roll
Call Number: 09-453
Action: Approving and authorizing execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Addendum to the Predesign Agreement for Merle Hay Road (Iowa 28) widening at Urbandale Avenue. (Council Communication No. 09-171
) Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 5-2.BOARD/COMMISSION
ACTION(S): NONE