Agenda Item Wording:
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Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-01 authorizing the sale of approximately 367 square feet to the State of California as part of Caltrans project to rehabilitate State Route 216, Lovers Lane and East Millcreek Parkway.
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Deadline for Action: None
Submitting Department: Administration - CIP Engineering
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Jim Koontz, Assistant City Attorney, Jkoontz@prlawcorp.com, (559) 372-2400
Frank Senteno, City Engineer, Frank.Senteno@Visalia.City, (559) 713-4331
Nick Mascia, Assistant City Manager, Nick.Mascia@Visalia.City, (559) 713-4323
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council perform the second reading and adopt the ordinance authorizing sale of the subject property.
Summary:
On February 21st, the first reading of the ordinance occurred at the regular City Council meeting. Staff is now returning to perform the second reading and ask City Council to adopt Resolution 2023-01. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to complete the transaction and transfer ownership of the property located at Lovers Lane and East Millcreek Parkway.
Background Discussion:
The State of California ("Caltrans") is proposing to rehabilitate portions of State Route 216, which include roadways in the area of Lovers Lane and East Millcreek Parkway. The project requires updating the area around the curb ramp at this location. Caltrans needs to acquire property around this intersection to complete the work and the necessary property is owned by the City of Visalia. This area is considered a state highway and Caltrans would be authorized to utilize the power of eminent domain to acquire the property.
The take area consists of 367 square feet total, of which 138 square feet is unencumbered and 229 square feet is subject to an existing easement for roadway usage. The property is part of the adjacent Mill Creek Parkway, which the City owns and maintains. No significant impacts to the park area are expected...
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