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Item 4DCITY 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 205 Westwood Drive Action Requested: Background Information: Approve the purchase of right of way and easements for Woodland Heights Connector from the property at 205 Westwood Drive The City is currently acquiring right of way necessary for the construction of the Woodland Heights connector project. The property located at 205 Westwood Drive is owned by Jonathan Minder. 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 and Council direction) Right of way (7,304sf @ $5.25/sf) $38,350.00 Slope esmt. (1,059@ $5.25/sf(d % ) 4,300.00 Improvements* 2000.00 Cost to cure ** 56,000.00 Plus ten percent 10,065.00 Net Value $110,715.00 *value of improvement, less depreciation * *reduction in value of the whole versus remainder, zoning change, septic to sewer, loss of trees The City plans to construct an 8 -ft high masonry column /double sided wood fence along the north property line of 205 Westwood. If the property owner is interested in paying for 50% of the cost difference between a full masonry wall and the masonry column /wood fence, the City could construct the full masonry wall with the project. The City has agreed to waive the permitting fees associated with the sanitary sewer connection. The City has agreed to waive the fees associated with rezoning and replatting for a period of 365 days of closing on the property. The offer of $110,715.00 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 205 Westwood Drive. 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