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 2018-33, “A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation for the Acquisition of Property for the SR96 West Trail Project (Vera Valley Road to 5th Ave North)”. (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
The City has been awarded $1,800,000 in federal Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds to help pay for the construction of a multi-use trail along the north side of SR-96 West between Vera Valley Drive and 5TH Avenue North. 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.
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Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2018-33.