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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City traffic Engineer
Blanca R. Dominguez, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property from Francis J. & Elisabeth S. Henry for Right of Way Road Purposes For the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion Project Partial Acquisition PIN: 15-21-476-016), 258 South Lake Street
PURPOSE:
Acquisition of property for right of way roadway purposes at 258 South Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois from Francis J. & Elisabeth S. Henry for the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion project.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved a Resolution approving the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion Project on October 28, 2014 Resolution No. R14-268.
The City Council also approved a Resolution Awarding the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion Project to the low bidder in the amount of $2,195,147.40 to General Construction Company on May 26, 2015 Resolution No. R15-0137.
DISCUSSION:
It is necessary for the City to acquire .007 acres of land (311 square feet) more or less of the parcel located at 258 South Lake Street for road purposes. The Engineering Department has negotiated an agreed upon amount with the property owners for said acquisition based on the valuation analysis attached hereto.
The Law Department has reviewed the attached documents conveying the partial acquisition of parcel 15-21-476-016 for right-of-way construction purposes from Francis J. & Elisabeth S. Henry which is necessary for the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion Project to be completed. This is the only acquisition of land that is necessary in order for this Project to proceed.
Said funds are to be paid from the account numbers listed below:
GB086 Lake Street Two Way Conversion 231 4460 431 79 55 $300.00
GB086 L...
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