HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-24 Resolution 2023-323_Authorize Property Acquisition, SE Archer Ave ImprovementsRESOLUTION 2023-323
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY AND PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE SE ARCHER AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee desires to install SE Archer Avenue between Laurel and
Highway 6/1--lickman 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 24`" of July, 2023.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:N�
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
Anna Bergman Pierce
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Chris Crone
X
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
X
NAY ABSENT
X
ABSTAIN