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To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the acquisition of certain fee simple interests and permanent easements on the parcels of real property located on 26th Street and 27th Street between S Street and T Street for the purpose of constructing an alley running between S Street and T Street in the block bounded by 26th Street, T Street, 27th Street and S Street.
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O&R REQUEST
DATE: April 9, 2014 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor
THROUGH: Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Christopher L. Beschler, Deputy CAO of Operations
THROUGH: James A. Jackson, Director of Public Works
FROM: M. S. Khara PE, City Engineer
RE: TO DECLARE THAT A PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) OR DESIGNEE THEREOF, TO ACCEPT IN FEE SIMPLE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES AND EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEY BETWEEN 26TH STREET AND 27TH STREET FROM T STREET TO S STREET.
ORD. OR RES. NO: ______________________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE: To declare that a public necessity exists for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the construction of alley between 26th St. and 27th St. from T St. to S St. as shown in plats prepared by Surveying and Mapping, LLC designated as DPW Dwg. No. N-28541.
REASON: Additional right of way and easements are required to construct the proposed alley.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Department of Public Works recommends approval of this ordinance.
BACKGROUND: North model block is located at Church Hill area between 26th St. & 27th St. and S St. & T St. Most of the lots within the block are vacant. The project will restore the physical character of the neighborhood and complement other future projects in the area. Improved streets tend to increase the value of the properties, encourage neighborhood revitalizatio...
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