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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, Grants of Slope and Drainage Easement, and Grants of Public Utility Easement with Raley’s, a California Corporation, for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 327-270-048 and 327-270-049 to acquire the right-of-way necessary to construct the Project at a cost of $442,011;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificates of Acceptance accepting the Grant Deeds and Easements from seller;
3) Authorize the Department of Transportation Director, or Deputy Director of Engineering, to execute the escrow agreement, 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 Deputy Director of Engineering, to extend the date of closure of escrow upon mutual agreement of both parties, if necessary.
FUNDING: Master Circulation and Funding Plan (MC&FP) (88%), and Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees - Zone 1-7 (12%).
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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 has completed construction and 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 n...
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