Title
title
A Resolution Approving Temporary Construction Easements on Oak Park Avenue and Authorizing Execution of the Required Documents
..end
Introduction
overview
Temporary construction easements are necessary to construct temporary entrances to the parking lot serving the 150 S. Oak Park property. This Resolution authorizes the Village to acquire the required easements and authorizes the Village Manager to execute the associated documents for obtaining these easements.
end
body
Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior board action associated with this item.
Background
The proposed Oak Park Avenue streetscape project includes replacing the sidewalk up to the building face along Oak Park Avenue in the Hemingway Business District. This work will disturb the two existing driveways for the parking lot for the 150 S. Oak Park building. These are the only entrances to this parking lot. This easement will allow the Village to construct two temporary entrances off of the alley to the east of the building to allow uninterrupted access to the property during construction.
The Village has been working with the property owner to secure this easement. The easement is being donated to the Village at no cost but obligates the Village to remove portions of the existing fencing along the alley frontage and construct the new entrances to the property. At the end of the project, these areas are to be returned to pre-project conditions. The estimated cost of this work is $15,000 and will be paid for by the Oak Park Avenue Project.
This resolution approves the temporary easements for the 150 S Oak Park Avenue Property. In order to comply with Federal laws, the Village is required to fairly compensate property owners based on the fair market value of the easement areas for any easements not donated.
Timing Considerations
Adoption at this time will allow for the project to advance on a s suitable timeline.
Financial Impact
This easement is being donated and the work necessary to construct the temporary entrances and restore the area after the project is already accounted for in the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project.
Operations Impact
This proposed item is a core service responsibility of the Public Works Department.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution, which will allow for construction of this project to move forward on its desired schedule.
Advantages:
• Approval of the easement will allow for the construction project.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this recommendation.
Alternatives
Alternative 1
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Advantages:
• Board Members would be presented with the additional information they requested.
Disadvantages:
• The timing of the eventual Board action will impact the desired implementation schedule.
Alternative 2
The Board can vote down the item.
Advantages:
• There are no advantages to this alternative.
Disadvantages:
• Needed improvements would not occur.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Bill Mckenna, Assistant Public Works Director/Village Engineer
Reviewed By: Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution