Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
BILL NO. 21-0531R.

Agenda Title:

21-053 - 1R.  An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring Fee Simple Title for 24 Highway Complete Streets Phase 2 (Project No.112011); authorizing the negotiation and eminent domain proceedings if necessary; approving the plans and specifications for the Project; authorizing the use of experts as needed; authorizing and directing the execution of documents and the payment of funds to property owners or others holding property rights, in conjunction with the Project.
Recommendations:

Approval of the ordinance is recommended.
Executive Summary:

This ordinance would authorize the fee simple title acquisition for a project. The project will provide road realignment at the Ash and 24 Highway intersection with curb & gutter, sidewalks, street lights, and new signal.
Background:

The 24 Highway Complete Streets Phase 2 (Project No. 112011) is a continuation of the 24 Highway Complete Streets Phase 1 from MO 291 to River Blvd. with improved intersections, access management, updated traffic signals and complete streets improvements. The one parcel is being acquired to construct a new alignment of the S. Ash Road/US 24 Highway intersection to remove this offset intersection at this location.  This intersection realignment is included as a goal of the Fairmount District Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) plan.


Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City is approximately $150,000.  Funding for the 24 Hwy Complete Streets Phase 2 Project (112011) is included in the 2021-2022 budget, page 115, account number 7011-5406.

Department:          Municipal ServicesContact Person:          Lisa Phelps


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Public Works DepartmentRejected
Public Works DepartmentApproved
Public Works DepartmentRejected
Public Works DepartmentApproved
Public Works DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
24 HWY Complete Streets Phase 2 OrdinanceOrdinance
Agenda Plat - 24 Hwy Phase 2Exhibit