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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 and Public Utility Easement, and Right of Way Easements with JKC3H8, L.P., a Nevada Limited Partnership for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 051-250-016, 051-250-017, 051-250-018, 051-250-019, 051-250-020, 051-250-021, 051-250-022, and 051-250-048. The Fee and Easement acquisitions provide the right-of-way necessary to construct the Project at the cost of $504,350;
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 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 (MC&FP) (88%), and Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees (TIM) - Zone 1-7 (12%). This funding is specific to the right of way portion of the project only.
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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 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 t...
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