Title
A Resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire real property owned by Francisco Serna needed for the West Colorado Avenue reconstruction, 31st street to U.S. Highway 24, project
Presenter:
Aaron Egbert, Senior Engineer
Body
Summary:
The attached Resolution authorizes staff to proceed with the use of a Possession and Use Agreement and/or Eminent Domain to acquire the Property from Mr. Serna for the Project. Despite repeated attempts by the City to negotiate an amicable acquisition of the Property with Mr. Serna, the City has been unable to negotiate an agreement for the purchase. Staff will continue to make all reasonable efforts to reach a negotiated settlement for the purchase and sale of the Property with Mr. Serna. However, obtaining the authority to proceed with a Possession and Use Agreement and Eminent Domain will allow the City to meet Project construction deadlines and avoid project delays if an agreement cannot be reached.
Previous Council Action:
None
Background:
The City of Colorado Springs ("City"), along with other participating governments, is working to complete the West Colorado Avenue Reconstruction, 31st Street to U.S. Highway 24 Project ("Project"). The Project consists of capital improvements to transportation and other systems and ways within and through the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Colorado Springs, the City of Manitou 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.
This Project supports the City's strategic goal of investment in infrastructure by: reconstruction of West Colorado Avenue/Manitou Avenue from 31st Street to U.S. Highway 24; construction of park trails and sidewalks; cons...
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