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To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the acquisition of certain fee simple interests, permanent drainage easements, and temporary construction easements for the public purpose of constructing multimodal transportation and drainage improvements along Jahnke Road between its intersection with Blakemore Road and its intersection with Forest Hill Avenue.
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O&R REQUEST
DATE: March 11, 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 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR THE JAHNKE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM BLAKEMORE ROAD TO FOREST HILL AVENUE.
ORD. OR RES. NO: ____________________________________________________________
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PURPOSE: To declare that a public necessity exists for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the construction of improvements on Jahnke Road from Blakemore Road to Forest Hill Avenue, as shown in plats prepared by NXL Consulting designated as DPW Drawing. No. O-28563, sheets 1 to 28.
REASON: Jahnke Road from Blakemore Road to Forest Hill Avenue is an improvement project that is funded with RSTP (Regional Surface Transportation Program) funds. Additional right of way and easements are required to construct the proposed improvements.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Department of Public Works recommends approval of this ordinance.
BACKGROUND: Jahnke Road is an urban minor arterial road serving regional traffic, surrounding neighborhoods, and surrounding businesses. This project will provide a safe, multi-modal corridor for all users, and will improve livability.
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