Item 4BCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
(August 16, 2011)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Robert H. Price, P.E., Director of Public Works
Subject: Approve the purchase of right of way and easements for
Woodland Heights Connector from the property at 2121 East
Southlake Boulevard
Action
Requested:
Background
Information:
Approve the purchase of right of way and easements for Woodland
Heights Connector from the property at 2121 East Southlake
Boulevard
The City is currently acquiring right of way necessary for the
construction of the Woodland Heights connector project. The
property located at 2121 East Southlake Boulevard is owned by
Gateway Church. The property appraisals valued the right of way
and slope easement for the property. The offer to the property
owner was made for the right of way and easement based upon
said appraisals.
The right of way and easement areas are necessary to
accommodate additional travel lanes and a pedestrian sidewalk
that are included in the connector project.
Proposed Settlement (based on appraisal)
Right of way (9,748sf @ $6.00 /sf)
$58,500.00
Slope esmt.
2,150.00
Improvements*
6,700.00
Cost to cure **
6,735.00
Net Value
$74,085.00
*value of improvement, less depreciation
* *reduction in value of the whole versus remainder, zoning change,
septic to sewer, loss of trees
The property owner has agreed to the offer of $74,085.00, which is
within the previously authorized City Council variance of the
appraised value for the right of way and slope easement.
Financial
Considerations: Funding for the right of way and easement purchase is available in
the FY 2011 capital improvement program budget.
Strategic Link: The Woodland Heights Connector project links to the city's
strategy map relative to the focus areas of Mobility, Infrastructure,
and Performance Management and Service Delivery. The specific
corporate objectives that are met by this construction project
include: Providing travel convenience within city and region;
Providing high quality customer service; and Investing to provide
and maintain high quality public assets.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: The standard right of way and easement documents have been
reviewed by the City Attorney's office.
Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny this purchase.
Supporting
Documents: Location Map
Right of way and easement documents
Staff
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of right of way and easements for the
Woodland Heights Connector from the property at 2121 East
Southlake Boulevard
Staff
Contact: Robert H. Price, P.E., Public Works Director
Gordon J. Mayer, Jr., P.E., City Engineer
Steven D. Anderson, P.E., Civil Engineer