City Council
MEETING DATE: 2/28/2018
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Approve the Right of Way Phase of the Ramon Road Bridge Project.
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FROM:
John A. Corella, P.E. - City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Right of Way Phase of the Ramon Road Bridge Project (CIP No. 2500) (Project), and accept the easements and other conveyances necessary to construct the Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement and utility agreements and all ancillary documents necessary for the Project; and authorize the payments for the easements and other costs associated with the Right of Way portion for the Project.
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BACKGROUND:
Caltrans requires Right of Way (R/W) Certification for any project for which Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) are submitted to the District/Region Headquarters. R/W Certification is a written statement summarizing the status of all right of way related matters pertaining to a proposed construction Project. The purpose of the R/W Certification is to confirm that the Project to be constructed is ready for advertising and affirms the following:
? Real property interests have been, or are being, secured; and
? Physical obstructions including utilities and railroads have been or will be removed, relocated or protected as required for construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed Project; and
? Right of way acquisition and relocation assistance program requirements have been conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and procedures.
DISCUSSION:
For the Project, compliance with Caltrans R/W standards and requirements include the acquisition of permanent easements and temporary construction easements. The City is obligated to compensate the property owner for these acquisitions based on appraisals conducted by appraisers approved by Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These appraisals have been completed and offers to purcha...
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