Department: Public Works & Legal
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Beth Wright / Ron Shaver
Subject: Authorization of a survey for eminent domain for the 159th Street and Black Bob Road Improvements Project, PN 3-C-006-16.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1037 authorizing a survey and description of land or interest to be condemned for the 159th Street and Black Bob Road Improvements Project, PN 3-C-006-16. .
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Summary:
Project No. 3-C-006-16 was authorized by Resolution No. 16-1015 on February 2, 2016 and re-authorized by Resolution No. 18-1069 on August 7, 2018. This project will re-construct the intersection at 159th Street and Black Bob Road to include a traffic signal along with right and left turn lanes in all directions. This project will also include storm sewer, curb and gutter, streetlights, and all other work necessary to complete the project. Attachment A is a map of the project area.
Right-of-way and/or easements need to be acquired on 4 tracts of land for the project.
This resolution is the first step in the eminent domain process (Attachment B).
To keep the project on schedule, land acquisition needs to be completed by September 1, 2019. Utility relocations are scheduled to start this fall and construction tentatively scheduled to begin in Fall 2020. Staff is continuing to negotiate with the property owners to try to reach agreements to acquire the property before using the eminent domain process.
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the 159th Street and Black Bob Road Improvements Project includes:
General Obligation (GO) Bonds $4,468,750
Johnson County $1,331,250
CMAQ $1,000,000
TOTAL $6,800,000
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Action Needed:
Approve Resolution No. 19-1037 authorizing a survey and description of land or interest to be condemned for the 159th Street and Black Bob Road Improvements Project, PN 3-C-006-16.
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Attachment(s):
A: Project Location Map
B: Eminent Domain Resolution