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Transportation Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Easement Acquisition Agreement For Public Purposes and Certificate of Acceptance for the related deed from Henry S. Jefferson and Barbara C. Jefferson, Trustees U/D/T dated June 7, 1991, F/B/O The Jefferson Family Trust, for APN 116-092-15; and authorize the Director of said Department, or designee, to execute the escrow instructions and any other related escrow documents pertaining to this transaction, including payment of title and escrow fees for the Cameron Park Drive/La Canada Drive Intersection Improvements Project 72366.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: 2004 General Plan Impact Traffic Mitigation (TIM) Fee Program.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$8,500 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$8,500 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Sufficient funds are appropriated to provide for the proposed acquisition, including compensation to the owner in the amount of $7,500 and title and escrow fees of approximately $1,000, for a total of $8,500. The acquisition will be funded through the TIM Fee Program. There is no net cost to the County General Fund associated with this item.
Background:
The Cameron Park Drive/La Canada Drive Intersection Improvement Project #72366 requires a slope and drainage easement to be acquired from the subject property owner in order to accommodate the widening of Cameron Park Drive and La Canada Drive to facilitate the signalization of the intersection. The subject property consists of a vacant lot and is located at the southwest corner of Cameron Park Drive and La Canada Drive.
On March 4, 2008, your Board authorized DOT's Right of Way Unit to engage in negotiations to acquire portions of the subject property. Negotiations with Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson have concluded and a settlement reached that is representative of the appraised value offered to the property owners for these land rights.
Reason for Recommendation:
The land rights are necessary from the subject property owners in order to widen Cameron Park Drive and La Canada Drive for the intersection improvements and signalization of that intersection.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chairman of the Board to execute the Easement Acquisition Agreement For Public Purposes and the Certificate of Acceptance for the Slope and Drainage Easement.
2. Board Clerk to return all executed documents to DOT R/W Unit for final processing.
3. Director of Transportation or designee to sign the escrow instructions and any related escrow documents pertaining to the transaction, including authorization for and payment to the subject property owners and title company.
Contact:
Julie Duchscherer xt. 5922; Pete Feild xt. 7666