Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Utilizing Possession and Use Agreements, for the Black Forest Road, Roadway Improvements: Woodmen Road to Research Parkway Project.
Presenter:
Mike Chaves, Engineering Programs Manager
Body
Summary:
The City Engineering Division of the Public Works Department requests City Council approval of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property utilizing possession and use agreements, for the Black Forest Road, Roadway Improvements: Woodmen Road to Research Parkway Project.
Background:
The City of Colorado Springs ("City"), is working to complete the Black Forest Road, Roadway Improvements: Woodmen Road to Research Parkway Project ("Project"). The Project consists of capital improvements to transportation and other systems within and through the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County, essential for the public health, safety and welfare of those communities. The Project was identified by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority ("PPRTA") as a Priority "A" Regional Collaborative Project, and the PPRTA committed funding for engineering and construction of the Project on January 1, 2015. The project is currently in the engineering phase with the completion anticipated in June of 2021. The project would be advertised for construction expected to start in July.
Approximately 26 parcels, consisting of partial acquisitions of right of way and easements, are needed to complete the project. It is expected that offers shall be made and accepted by the majority of property owners. There are some acquisitions expected to have extended negotiations with property owners seeking more detail of the impacts of the project and land acquisition. It is expected that these issues will extend the time to reach an agreement. Utilizing Possession and Use agreements will give the project access to the properties in a timely manner for construction while allowing final se...
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