Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso, P.L.S., Land Engineer
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SUBJECT: Right-of-Way Dedications for the G Street Undercrossing Project and the Highway 59 and Cooper Ave Traffic Signal Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Dedicate portions of City owned properties for public road use along G Street from 23rd Street to 25th Street and along the extension of Willowbrook Drive near Highway 59.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A Adopting Resolution 2016-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving dedication of road right-of-way along G Street from 23rd Street to 25th Street for public road use; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2016-10, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving dedication of road right-of-way along Extension Willowbrook Drive for public road use; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200. City of Merced Resolution No. 4217 - Authorizing City Clerk to Accept and Consent to Deeds or Grants of Real Estate.
Government Code - Chapter 12.7. Dedication of Real Property for Public Purposes [7050]
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City has completed both the G Street Undercrossing Project and the Highway 59 and Cooper Avenue Traffic Signal Project. In order to finalize the projects, all the necessary right-of-way from City owned property will need to be dedicated for public road and utility use. The dedication of the road right-of-way will not only allow the public to use these portions of property for streets, but also keeps all utility improvements within our franchise agreements.
The Highway 59 and Cooper Avenue Project involved improvements to both City streets as well as the State Highway. Staff is currently working with Caltrans to dedicate portions of City owned property along Highway 59 to the State for public road use. A resolution will be brought to Council for approval at a future meeting.
Staff is requesting Council approve the dedication of City owned property along G Street and Willowbrook Drive for public road and utility use.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed for this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution for G Street Undercrossing
2. Resolution for Willowbrook Drive