Item Description:
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Authorization to acquire right of way by direct purchase or condemnation for various transportation projects
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Projects identified in Attachment A are in need of roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, or preservation necessary for the safe use and travel of the public on the roads and related infrastructure associated with the projects, and these identified County Projects are for a public purpose and public use, and the property interests to be acquired are necessary for the construction, reconstruction, or other work of the County Projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the use of the “quick take” procedures of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117 is necessary and expedient to allow for the funding and timely construction, reconstruction or other work of the County Projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be authorized to acquire fee title and/or easements necessary for funding and completion of the transportation projects identified in this request by negotiation or condemnation; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign purchase agreements and deeds accepting the acquired fee title on behalf of the County; and that the Chair and Clerk of the Board be authorized to execute any documents relating to and necessary for said acquisitions on behalf of the County.
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Background:
Transportation projects may require the acquisition of property rights in fee title or easements to accommodate the public improvements. While most acquisitions have modest or partial impacts, there are occasions when an entire property is required.
Current Request: This request will authorize the County to acquire all required property interests related to the following County Projects (CP) along the identified County State Aid Highways (CSAHs):
• CP 2260700, CSAH 156 (Winnetka Avenue - Golden Valley)
• CP 2201031, CSAH 17 (France Avenue - Edina)
• CP 4630004/2201000, various CSAHs (Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Maple Grove, Osseo, Orono, and Medina)
Impacts/Outcomes: Approval of this request will allow for the timely acquisition of property interests to construct transportation improvements.
This request funds services that are: both mandated and core services
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval