DATE: April 18, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Paul Holzen, City Engineer/Director of Engineering
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
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Consideration of Resolution 2018-32, “A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation for the Acquisition of Property for Intersection Improvements Project at East McEwen Drive and Cool Springs Boulevard/Oxford Glen Drive. (4/27/2018 CIC 3-0)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Resolution 2018-32.
Background
On October 25, 2016, the BOMA approved Resolution 2016-69, “A Resolution to Adopt the Project List for Phase I of the FY 2017-2026 CIP (Capital Investment program)”. This resolution included $27,478,800 for the East McEwen (Phase IV) project. The approved funding included the addition of a right-turn bypass lane(s) at the dual-lane roundabout at East McEwen Drive and Cool Springs Boulevard/Oxford Glen Drive. The design plans are nearing completion, and staff would like to begin the acquisition of right-of-way and easements as soon as possible. This resolution authorizes staff to initiate condemnation should the property acquisition / negotiations fail.
Financial Impact
No financial impact.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2018-32.