HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-24 I01H Authorizing Acquisition of Property_SE Archer Ave ImprovementsAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 24, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving and authorizing the
acquisition of property and property interests for the SE Archer Avenue
Improvement Project
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The project is to construction the extension of SE
Archer Avenue from E Hickman Road to SE Laurel Street and associated infrastructure. Property
acquired for the project will be used for roadway right-of-way.
Under the provisions of Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code, a governmental body which proposes to
acquire property or property interests under power of eminent domain for a public improvement
project is required to give notice of its intent to commence the project to all owners of such property
whose properties may be acquired in whole or in part for the project. A notice was mailed to one
adjacent property owners, Hurd Waukee 2 LLC. City staff will continue to proceed with the
necessary activities and negotiations to acquire by purchase or condemnation, subject to approval
by this Council, the necessary property and/or property interests required for the construction of
SE Archer Avenue.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
PREPARED BY:Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
I1H
RESOLUTION 2023-
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY AND PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE SE ARCHER AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee desires to install SE Archer Avenue between Laurel and
Highway 6/Hickman Rd to establish another motor vehicle route in the area to further assist in
alleviating traffic congestion, enhancing motor vehicle traffic flow and mitigating traffic burdens
in an area that is becoming increasingly congested in accordance with the plans and at the location
set forth in the plans on file in public works; and
WHEREAS, the City determines there is a reasonable expectation that the project will achieve
the public purpose, comply with applicable standards and obtain all necessary permits; and
WHEREAS, rights-of-way and temporary construction easements will need to be acquired for the
construction of the public improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City staff or its designee has established fair market values by appraisal for the
necessary right of way and easement(s); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Iowa law, a government body shall make a good faith effort to
negotiate with the property owner to purchase the private property or property interest before filing
an application for condemnation or otherwise proceeding with the condemnation process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa,
that the public improvement known as the SE Archer Avenue Improvements Project is in the best
interest of the City and is approved in the location and in accordance with plans on file in public
works; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City staff or its designee be and is hereby authorized to
proceed with the necessary activities and negotiations to acquire by purchase, gift, or
condemnation, subject to approval by this Council, the necessary property and/or property interests
required for the construction of said public improvement.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved this 24th of July, 2023.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair