CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2017
PREPARED BY: David Gittleson, Associate Engineer, Public Works-Engineering
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
ACCEPT OFFER FROM THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR PURCHASE OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTIES, ADJACENT TO THE CENTENNIAL RECREATION CENTER, APN'S 767-21-060 AND 767-18-025
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept the Santa Clara Valley Water District's offer of $72,000 for purchase of portions of properties, APN's 767-21-060 and 767-18-025 needed to construct improvements for the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreements that document the sale and transfer of land.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Enhancing public safety
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
2016 Focus Areas
Developing Our Community
Participate in Regional Issues
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection project is a large storm drainage project intended to provide 100-year flood protection for Morgan Hill. The project was initiated in 1954 to address recurring flooding from Morgan Hill to Gilroy. Approximately 60% of the overall project was completed 20 years ago when the lower reaches were constructed in the Gilroy area. The portion still not completed extends through Morgan Hill.
The Water District is the host agency for completing the project and notified the City in June 2016 that the project would require the acquisition of portions of City-owned property located adjacent to the Indoor Recreation Center site. The initial offer made was to acquire 24,114 SF from parcel APN 767-18-025 for an amount of $1,000 and 2,103 SF from parcel APN 767-21-060 for an offer price of $1,000. Staff reviewed the proposed offer and determined that a portion of the West Little Llagas Creek paved trail was within the take area and that the City should be compensated for replacing that trail sho...
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