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Department of Transportation recommending the Board consider the following for acquiring right of way for the Diamond Springs Parkway Phase 1B, Capital Improvement Program Project number 72334 / 36105011:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes and the Certificates of Acceptance accepting Grant Deeds, Slope and Drainage Easements, and Public Utility Easements with James E. Teter and Elizabeth Ann Teter, Trustees under The Teter 1991 Revocable Living Trust dated July 22, 1991, for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 327-270-043, 327-270-046, and 327-270-050. The Fee and Easement acquisitions provide right-of-way necessary to construct the Project, at a cost of $224,000;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificates of Acceptance accepting the Easements from seller;
3) Authorize the Department of Transportation Director, or designee, to execute the escrow instructions and any other related escrow documents pertaining to the transaction, including payment of title and escrow fees, which are estimated to be $2,500; and
4) Authorize the Department of Transportation Director, or designee, to extend the date of closure of escrow upon mutual agreement of both parties, if necessary.
FUNDING: Master Circulation and Funding Plan.
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DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
The two-phase Diamond Springs Parkway Project (Project) was approved as part of the Master Circulation and Financing Plan in December of 1998 and will provide improved traffic circulation and safety through and around the historic town of Diamond Springs. Phase 1A, currently under construction, was the first of two phases necessary to complete the entire Project.
Phase 1B will include: constructing a new connector road from Missouri Flat Road to State Route (SR) 49, signalization of three new intersections, necessary changes to turn lane capacity, sidewalk improvements for pedestrian mobility, and construction of a new parking lot adjacent to the El Dorado ...
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