DATE: January 10, 2017
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Right of Way Acquisition for Fowler Avenue from Elkhorn Avenue to South Avenue shoulder improvement project - Federal Project No. CML 5942(211) - Eminent Domain Settlement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Accept the Grant of Easement and authorize the Chairman to execute the Right of Way Contract and Settlement of Eminent Domain Action for the Fowler Avenue from Elkhorn Avenue to South Avenue shoulder improvement project for a total monetary consideration of $10,400.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will authorize the purchase of additional right-of-way at a cost of $10,400 on Fowler Avenue (shown on attached Exhibit A). This acquisition will facilitate the construction of paved shoulders on Fowler Avenue. The paved shoulders will improve air quality by decreasing the amount of airborne particulate matter disturbed by passing vehicles.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
This item is for the purpose of formalizing this settlement your Board approved in closed session on September 27, 2016, (Item No. 18.1), County of Fresno v. Frances Andrade, et al. Case No. 16 CECG 02431.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. A warrant or check will be drawn on the Road Fund 0010, made payable to the individual grantor listed below. This project is eligible for reimbursement under the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program, Federal Project No. CML 5942(211). The CMAQ program will provide 88.53% of the project funding. The remaining 11.47% will be paid out of the Road Fund. Sufficient funds for the project are included in the FY 2016-17 Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 Adopted Budget.
The property owner's name, address and the basis of the compensation associated with this parcel is as follows: Parcel 4 (APN 385-061-05) - Frances Andrade, 12310 S. ...
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