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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 Certificate of Acceptance accepting a Grant Deed with Kathryn E. Cain, Trustee of the John D. Gilmore Living Trust dated October 23, 2018, for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 327-270-026 and 327-270 -027. The Fee acquisition, as well as appraisal reimbursement, provides right-of-way necessary to construct the Project, at a cost of $593,000;
2) Approve and authorize a separate payment to Gilmore Heating and Air, the claimant operating on the property, for relocation expenses invoiced at $51,775.99;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Acceptance accepting the Grant Deed from seller;
4) 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
5) 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 & Financing Plan (MC&FP).
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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 improvement...
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